Comments for Stu's Shed http://stusshed.wordpress.com Murdering electrons in the woodworking workshop Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:14:09 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Movin’ In by Tom http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/movin-in/#comment-5799 Tom Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:14:09 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5717#comment-5799 Thanks for that Stu. It was the spacer block bit that I couldn't visualise. Fantastic piece of kit. Would also be interested in UK shipping prices. Tho this really would not fit into my workshop ;) Thanks for that Stu. It was the spacer block bit that I couldn’t visualise. Fantastic piece of kit. Would also be interested in UK shipping prices. Tho this really would not fit into my workshop ;)

]]> Comment on Attempting Spontaneous Combustion by Anthony http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/attempting-spontaneous-combustion/#comment-5798 Anthony Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:10:57 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5656#comment-5798 Great experiment Stu. I am really looking forward to seeing what it takes to create a fire with rags/oil/thinners, etc. For our own workshop, at the end of the day we soak all oily rags in water. So once you create the fire scenario, I would be interested in an extension to the experiment by soaking them in water and measuring that outcome. If you care to go that far that is. Great experiment Stu. I am really looking forward to seeing what it takes to create a fire with rags/oil/thinners, etc.

For our own workshop, at the end of the day we soak all oily rags in water. So once you create the fire scenario, I would be interested in an extension to the experiment by soaking them in water and measuring that outcome. If you care to go that far that is.

]]> Comment on Movin’ In by Larry http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/movin-in/#comment-5797 Larry Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:24:35 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5717#comment-5797 Sorry Bill, It was a toss up... Bundy or the younger brothers 50th birthday.. had a good time there but I think Bundy may have been a good run too. I will definitely be there next year... keep looking and watch what Stu gets up to.. Sorry Bill, It was a toss up… Bundy or the younger brothers 50th birthday.. had a good time there but I think Bundy may have been a good run too. I will definitely be there next year… keep looking and watch what Stu gets up to..

]]> Comment on Movin’ In by Bill http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/movin-in/#comment-5796 Bill Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:03:34 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5717#comment-5796 Fantastic to see you have the TWC in action Stu, had hoped to see Larry and the TWC at the Bundy wood show but alas he went to Brisbane instead, couple of good reasons too, next time maybe. Please keep up the posts on the TWC it looks a fantastic piece of kit and apary from seeing what Larry does with his I am interested to see what you turn out, and so far looking great. regards Bill Fantastic to see you have the TWC in action Stu, had hoped to see Larry and the TWC at the Bundy wood show but alas he went to Brisbane instead, couple of good reasons too, next time maybe. Please keep up the posts on the TWC it looks a fantastic piece of kit and apary from seeing what Larry does with his I am interested to see what you turn out, and so far looking great.
regards
Bill

]]> Comment on Movin’ In by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/movin-in/#comment-5795 Stuart Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:34:45 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5717#comment-5795 Sure, no problem Tom! First, the shelf is mounted securely to the TWC top (this will be much easier when I have a full MDF top, and even better if I get the Walko clamps). I then mounted the required router bit - a 2 flute straight cutter in this case. I did try a spiral bit, but it had huge amounts of tearout in MDF. They work so well in timber, not so well in MDF! A down-spiral would have been better. Next, by lining up with the edge of the work, I set the maximum plunge with the plunge stop so the router bit just broke through the project, into the sacrificial base. Then, the X axis stops were set, so the X axis is limited to the length of the slots. I then chose the location of the first slot, locked the Y axis, and ran the bit the length of the slot, plunged deeper, cut again, plunged full depth and did the final pass (took seconds each pass). I then used a 30mm block as a spacer, and set the Y axis stop 30mm from the carriage. With that stop locked, I then moved the carriage up against that stop, and again locked the Y axis. Cut the second slot. Rinse and repeat until all slots were cut. The entire top took perhaps 5 minutes? And at no stage did I feel any degree of concern over safety. A lot better than dropping each one on top of a rotating router bit which on a router table would have been how this was done, then pushing the work through against the fence and over the bit. Using the combination of carriage lock, x axis lock and the x, y and z axis stops provides so much control, and accurate positioning. The Y axis stops also have adjustable bolts for micro-adjusting the stop position. It has an added benefit that it is dimensionless woodworking - I didn't have to measure an actual distance - using a spacer provides absolute accuracy, and repeatability. Sure, no problem Tom!

First, the shelf is mounted securely to the TWC top (this will be much easier when I have a full MDF top, and even better if I get the Walko clamps). I then mounted the required router bit – a 2 flute straight cutter in this case. I did try a spiral bit, but it had huge amounts of tearout in MDF. They work so well in timber, not so well in MDF! A down-spiral would have been better.

Next, by lining up with the edge of the work, I set the maximum plunge with the plunge stop so the router bit just broke through the project, into the sacrificial base.

Then, the X axis stops were set, so the X axis is limited to the length of the slots.

I then chose the location of the first slot, locked the Y axis, and ran the bit the length of the slot, plunged deeper, cut again, plunged full depth and did the final pass (took seconds each pass).

I then used a 30mm block as a spacer, and set the Y axis stop 30mm from the carriage. With that stop locked, I then moved the carriage up against that stop, and again locked the Y axis. Cut the second slot. Rinse and repeat until all slots were cut.

The entire top took perhaps 5 minutes? And at no stage did I feel any degree of concern over safety. A lot better than dropping each one on top of a rotating router bit which on a router table would have been how this was done, then pushing the work through against the fence and over the bit.

Using the combination of carriage lock, x axis lock and the x, y and z axis stops provides so much control, and accurate positioning. The Y axis stops also have adjustable bolts for micro-adjusting the stop position. It has an added benefit that it is dimensionless woodworking – I didn’t have to measure an actual distance – using a spacer provides absolute accuracy, and repeatability.

]]> Comment on Movin’ In by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/movin-in/#comment-5794 Stuart Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:18:29 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5717#comment-5794 Only point to correct you on Olly - you do have this available to you - the guys at Torque will ship these units world-wide. It costs about $300 or so (have to check the invoice) to ship it across Australia, $500 to the USA (door to door, although hopefully they don't expect you to have a forklift in your backyard!!). Not sure what it is to the UK, but it'd be worth asking if someone was keen. Contact http://www.lazylarrywoodworks.com.au/ - he can get all the pricing etc you need, and is also the first owner of a TWC in Australia (liked it so much he became a distributor). While there, check out his latest, round trivet, with a thin ring of feature purpleheart. I saw/photographed it partway through, and it looks even better finished! The dust extraction is pretty good (even better with the Triton) - there is an optional dust extraction connection that I will feature in the next week or so, which collects from directly around the router bit. Sure it will be the feature of a video or so - dust extracting from the Torque. As far as having to "drop" your work on top of a bit at the start of a cut - well that is the last time I'll have to do that again! (never say never) - the TWC is ideal for that sort of stopped dado, such as a mortise. Thanks for the interest - it is always fun exploring the capabilities of a new tool, and that rockets exponentially when it is one with limitless potential. Only point to correct you on Olly – you do have this available to you – the guys at Torque will ship these units world-wide. It costs about $300 or so (have to check the invoice) to ship it across Australia, $500 to the USA (door to door, although hopefully they don’t expect you to have a forklift in your backyard!!). Not sure what it is to the UK, but it’d be worth asking if someone was keen.

Contact http://www.lazylarrywoodworks.com.au/ – he can get all the pricing etc you need, and is also the first owner of a TWC in Australia (liked it so much he became a distributor). While there, check out his latest, round trivet, with a thin ring of feature purpleheart. I saw/photographed it partway through, and it looks even better finished!

The dust extraction is pretty good (even better with the Triton) – there is an optional dust extraction connection that I will feature in the next week or so, which collects from directly around the router bit. Sure it will be the feature of a video or so – dust extracting from the Torque.

As far as having to “drop” your work on top of a bit at the start of a cut – well that is the last time I’ll have to do that again! (never say never) – the TWC is ideal for that sort of stopped dado, such as a mortise.

Thanks for the interest – it is always fun exploring the capabilities of a new tool, and that rockets exponentially when it is one with limitless potential.

]]> Comment on Movin’ In by Olly Parry-Jones http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/movin-in/#comment-5793 Olly Parry-Jones Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:42:23 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5717#comment-5793 Hi Stu, We don't have anything quite like this available in the UK so, I'll be following your posts on this with interest! It looks like a safer way of doing all those jobs on the router table which would require you to 'drop on' at the start of a cut! I bet it's more accurate than using a jig some times as well. What's the dust extraction like? I assume you still have to use the port on your router? Olly. Hi Stu,

We don’t have anything quite like this available in the UK so, I’ll be following your posts on this with interest!

It looks like a safer way of doing all those jobs on the router table which would require you to ‘drop on’ at the start of a cut! I bet it’s more accurate than using a jig some times as well.

What’s the dust extraction like? I assume you still have to use the port on your router?

Olly.

]]> Comment on Movin’ In by Tom http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/movin-in/#comment-5792 Tom Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:29:56 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5717#comment-5792 Stu I really like the look of this thing. It seems to be quite revolutionary. Can you explain the process of cutting the slots for the oven shelf a bit more. How does it moved exactly 30mm each time? do you have to measure if or is there a way to set it to move exactly that amount each time? Thanks, love the blog. Stu I really like the look of this thing. It seems to be quite revolutionary. Can you explain the process of cutting the slots for the oven shelf a bit more. How does it moved exactly 30mm each time? do you have to measure if or is there a way to set it to move exactly that amount each time?

Thanks, love the blog.

]]> Comment on Fitting a Router Lift by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/10/fitting-a-router-lift/#comment-5790 Stuart Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:55:29 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5628#comment-5790 Already done - check the link at the end of the article! It was the very next article. Here again: http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/11/fitting-the-wixey-remote-readout-to-the-unilift/ If you need more information about how to fit, let me know and I'll elaborate / clarify. Stu Already done – check the link at the end of the article! It was the very next article.

Here again: http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/11/fitting-the-wixey-remote-readout-to-the-unilift/

If you need more information about how to fit, let me know and I’ll elaborate / clarify.

Stu

]]> Comment on About by Ian Gibbs http://stusshed.wordpress.com/about/#comment-5789 Ian Gibbs Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:23:13 +0000 #comment-5789 Hello Stu, At the recent WwW show we spoke about establishing a link for the Bellarine Woodworkers Inc website. I must report that the website is currently being redeveloped ,anticipated to be completed early 2010. I will advise when this is completed and provide details. ( Late but not forgotten) Regards. Ian G . Hello Stu,

At the recent WwW show we spoke about establishing a link for the Bellarine Woodworkers Inc website.
I must report that the website is currently being redeveloped ,anticipated to be completed early 2010.
I will advise when this is completed and provide details.
( Late but not forgotten)
Regards.
Ian G .

]]> Comment on Fitting a Router Lift by john http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/10/fitting-a-router-lift/#comment-5788 john Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:10:32 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5628#comment-5788 Got one, there great. I am having trouble fitting the digital Gauge, so can't wait Got one, there great. I am having trouble fitting the digital Gauge, so can’t wait

]]> Comment on Stu’s Shed TV (Miscellaneous Videos) by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/stus-shed-tv/stu%e2%80%99s-shed-tv-miscellaneous-videos/#comment-5787 Stuart Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:23:34 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?page_id=4337#comment-5787 I've just ordered the book by Chris Schwarz called "Workbenches: From Design & Theory to Construction & Use" in hopes of answering the same question. I was hoping to get the deluxe version which comes with a DVD, but that was not an option through Booktopia. I did try ordering directly from Lost Art Press, but they wanted payment details provided before their website would tell me what shipping was going to cost. I did try contacting them by email, but they never replied. So in the end I went with the non-deluxe version :( I’ve just ordered the book by Chris Schwarz called “Workbenches: From Design & Theory to Construction & Use” in hopes of answering the same question. I was hoping to get the deluxe version which comes with a DVD, but that was not an option through Booktopia.

I did try ordering directly from Lost Art Press, but they wanted payment details provided before their website would tell me what shipping was going to cost. I did try contacting them by email, but they never replied. So in the end I went with the non-deluxe version :(

]]> Comment on Stu’s Shed TV (Miscellaneous Videos) by john http://stusshed.wordpress.com/stus-shed-tv/stu%e2%80%99s-shed-tv-miscellaneous-videos/#comment-5786 john Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:22:42 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?page_id=4337#comment-5786 Stu, I'm thinking of making a wood working bench, are there any designs you think are good and where can i get a copy? Stu, I’m thinking of making a wood working bench, are there any designs you think are good and where can i get a copy?

]]> Comment on Making Wooden Chess Sets by Robin Henry http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/10/05/making-wooden-chess-sets/#comment-5785 Robin Henry Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:59:01 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5218#comment-5785 Harold, for your information, we in Australia also do not have kangaroos hopping down our main streets. Although, where I live, we do have a mob of 30 or so regularly dining at the very edge of our town. And a family of six foxes less than 100 metres from our home. Local authorities are reluctant to do anything about them, as any offensive actions made to remove same, may offend some people. Enjoy Stusshed. It's a great site. Harold, for your information, we in Australia also do not have kangaroos hopping down our main streets. Although, where I live, we do have a mob of 30 or so regularly dining at the very edge of our town. And a family of six foxes less than 100 metres from our home. Local authorities are reluctant to do anything about them, as any offensive actions made to remove same, may offend some people.
Enjoy Stusshed. It’s a great site.

]]> Comment on Torque of the Town by Calum http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/torque-of-the-town/#comment-5784 Calum Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:39:56 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5695#comment-5784 Dodgy shipping Stu, that's crap. I have experienced this before. Make sure you count all your bits, especially the small ones and take heaps of photo's. Good luck Dodgy shipping Stu, that’s crap. I have experienced this before. Make sure you count all your bits, especially the small ones and take heaps of photo’s. Good luck

]]> Comment on There is no salvation for me! by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/there-is-no-salvation-for-me/#comment-5783 Stuart Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:56:13 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5692#comment-5783 Check out "Tool of the Month" Came from Professional Woodworkers Supplies Check out “Tool of the Month”

Came from Professional Woodworkers Supplies

]]> Comment on Continuing my backlash against CAD by Simon Pope http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/continuing-my-backlash-against-cad/#comment-5782 Simon Pope Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:40:55 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5005#comment-5782 Oh yeah - love the Eye Dee One Zero Tee Pity is Steven sounds too stupid to work it out (and take the hint) Oh yeah – love the Eye Dee One Zero Tee
Pity is Steven sounds too stupid to work it out (and take the hint)

]]> Comment on Continuing my backlash against CAD by Simon Pope http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/continuing-my-backlash-against-cad/#comment-5781 Simon Pope Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:38:31 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5005#comment-5781 Good grief Stu- who is this wanker? He comes on your website, accuses you of being a spammer (without sending a single email), and even after you point out the stupidity of his statement (love the 1/2 million word site to disguise one pro-employer post comment) he ignores it and posts another pushing his own barrow. Steven, mate, you are getting seriously worked up over a $20 item designed for quick on-site sketches. I've tried it as well, and it worked ok for a quick sketch for a client- that's all it is intended for. Don't know where you are in the world, nor care- this Aussie saying should translate pretty universally. Mate, Fuck Off. Sorry Stu- sure you can delete comments etc, but dickheads like this shouldn't go unchallenged. Simon Good grief Stu- who is this wanker? He comes on your website, accuses you of being a spammer (without sending a single email), and even after you point out the stupidity of his statement (love the 1/2 million word site to disguise one pro-employer post comment) he ignores it and posts another pushing his own barrow.

Steven, mate, you are getting seriously worked up over a $20 item designed for quick on-site sketches. I’ve tried it as well, and it worked ok for a quick sketch for a client- that’s all it is intended for.

Don’t know where you are in the world, nor care- this Aussie saying should translate pretty universally. Mate, Fuck Off.

Sorry Stu- sure you can delete comments etc, but dickheads like this shouldn’t go unchallenged.

Simon

]]> Comment on Continuing my backlash against CAD by Steven http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/continuing-my-backlash-against-cad/#comment-5780 Steven Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:11:32 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5005#comment-5780 Obviously you have not used this product very much so i'll spell it out for you. 1. Draw something. yes i'm sure you can do this. 2. Remove the paper from the textured grid 3. Place the paper back onto the grid and try to draw parallel lines again with your existing drawing. You cannot align the paper with the grid with your previous drawings. The lines are no longer parallel. Does't work well when your trying to "red line" drafting blue prints. Give it a try genius and you'll see what i'm taking about or maybe you draw simple squares and thats it? Obviously you have not used this product very much so i’ll spell it out for you.

1. Draw something. yes i’m sure you can do this.
2. Remove the paper from the textured grid
3. Place the paper back onto the grid and try to draw parallel lines again with your existing drawing. You cannot align the paper with the grid with your previous drawings. The lines are no longer parallel. Does’t work well when your trying to “red line” drafting blue prints. Give it a try genius and you’ll see what i’m taking about or maybe you draw simple squares and thats it?

]]> Comment on There is no salvation for me! by Andy from Workshopshed http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/there-is-no-salvation-for-me/#comment-5779 Andy from Workshopshed Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:25:20 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5692#comment-5779 That's a great little plane, where can we get them? That’s a great little plane, where can we get them?

]]> Comment on Spam – The Good, The Bad, and The Pointless by Chuck http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/spam-the-good-the-bad-and-the-pointless/#comment-5778 Chuck Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:08:45 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5688#comment-5778 What the name, ISBN of the book? Shoot, if you post the name / ISBN of the book then you become a spammer spreading their message for them. Oh the humanity of it all! What the name, ISBN of the book?

Shoot, if you post the name / ISBN of the book then you become a spammer spreading their message for them. Oh the humanity of it all!

]]> Comment on Laminates and Veneers by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/17/laminates-and-veneers/#comment-5777 Stuart Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:57:36 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5681#comment-5777 Cool - thanks for the contacts! Cool – thanks for the contacts!

]]> Comment on Laminates and Veneers by bill http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/17/laminates-and-veneers/#comment-5776 bill Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:03:01 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5681#comment-5776 Stu try melbourne wood panels in thomastown ph 94641113 Stu try melbourne wood panels in thomastown ph 94641113

]]> Comment on The Torque around Town by Michael http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/the-torque-around-town/#comment-5773 Michael Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:54:24 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/the-torque-around-town/#comment-5773 Only one more sleep mate! Only one more sleep mate!

]]> Comment on Random Orbital Sanders by ADEBEN http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/random-orbital-sanders/#comment-5772 ADEBEN Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:23:51 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5677#comment-5772 I used a Metabo 5" for more than a year, and it has performed excellently. Of course it is only single-orbit, and cost me $125, so probably would not appeal to any folks who can afford $1000 for an ROS! I used a Metabo 5″ for more than a year, and it has performed excellently. Of course it is only single-orbit, and cost me $125, so probably would not appeal to any folks who can afford $1000 for an ROS!

]]> Comment on Random Orbital Sanders by Olly Parry-Jones http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/random-orbital-sanders/#comment-5771 Olly Parry-Jones Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:58:11 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5677#comment-5771 Don't rule out the smaller, 125mm/5in. diameter random orbit sanders! For most jobs, I've been using a Metabo SXE450 (150mm/6in.) sander for several years. It's great for large panels and table tops and it has a dual-orbit function (I'd be interested to know how the Festool sander differs?). However, I find these sanders aren't ideal for smaller components and can at times feel a little 'wild' or out of control... I bought a small Bosch (GEX 125-1AE) a few months ago and it's ideal for finishing smaller work! Very comfortable to hold and keep under control in one hand. Apparently, the Festool Linear sander is the dog's b******s as it is the only sander available that replicates the 'perfect' hand-sanded finish. It also looks good for sanding in to corners. Don’t rule out the smaller, 125mm/5in. diameter random orbit sanders!

For most jobs, I’ve been using a Metabo SXE450 (150mm/6in.) sander for several years. It’s great for large panels and table tops and it has a dual-orbit function (I’d be interested to know how the Festool sander differs?).

However, I find these sanders aren’t ideal for smaller components and can at times feel a little ‘wild’ or out of control… I bought a small Bosch (GEX 125-1AE) a few months ago and it’s ideal for finishing smaller work! Very comfortable to hold and keep under control in one hand.

Apparently, the Festool Linear sander is the dog’s b******s as it is the only sander available that replicates the ‘perfect’ hand-sanded finish. It also looks good for sanding in to corners.

]]> Comment on Attempting Spontaneous Combustion by Arthur Stinson http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/attempting-spontaneous-combustion/#comment-5770 Arthur Stinson Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:38:32 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5656#comment-5770 Stu...when you try again mix some driers with the oil. The driers accelerate the oxidation (drying) of the oil and the temperature goes up quite considerably. I used to demonstrate this when I taught Painting & Decorating at Polytech years ago. The drier you can use is sold as Terebine and should be available at a good paint store. Stu…when you try again mix some driers with the oil. The driers accelerate the oxidation (drying) of the oil and the temperature goes up quite considerably.
I used to demonstrate this when I taught Painting & Decorating at Polytech years ago.
The drier you can use is sold as Terebine and should be available at a good paint store.

]]> Comment on Random Orbital Sanders by Alex http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/random-orbital-sanders/#comment-5769 Alex Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:16:39 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5677#comment-5769 I have what I affectionately call Thunderbird 3 (the "3" on the top of the ETS150) and have not regretted it one bit. It may take a tad longer to work with the 3mm rotation , however, it such a joy to use you don't really notice the exteneded "play" or at least object to it. I find it's dust collection far and I mean far supperior to other low end ROS. Furthermore it hugs the work making operating easy and the interchangeable cord is a god send. While one freaks out at the retail cost I have found thatafter use one seldom regrets the extended extravagance of a Festool purchase. Alex I have what I affectionately call Thunderbird 3 (the “3″ on the top of the ETS150) and have not regretted it one bit. It may take a tad longer to work with the 3mm rotation , however, it such a joy to use you don’t really notice the exteneded “play” or at least object to it. I find it’s dust collection far and I mean far supperior to other low end ROS. Furthermore it hugs the work making operating easy and the interchangeable cord is a god send. While one freaks out at the retail cost I have found thatafter use one seldom regrets the extended extravagance of a Festool purchase.

Alex

]]> Comment on Continues…. by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/continues/#comment-5768 Stuart Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:15:48 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5671#comment-5768 Should see what I'm hoping to do when the Torque Workcentre arrives - if it goes as plans it will look pretty spec. Should see what I’m hoping to do when the Torque Workcentre arrives – if it goes as plans it will look pretty spec.

]]> Comment on Gifkins Dovetail Jig by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/01/05/gifkins-dovetail-jig/#comment-5767 Stuart Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:49:59 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=2798#comment-5767 Sounds a great idea. I'd suggest you get in contact with Larry http://www.lazylarrywoodworks.com.au/ - he makes some incredible chopping boards and chess boards and if anyone knows the way to tackle it, he'd be the one. Sounds a great idea. I’d suggest you get in contact with Larry http://www.lazylarrywoodworks.com.au/ – he makes some incredible chopping boards and chess boards and if anyone knows the way to tackle it, he’d be the one.

]]> Comment on Becoming Boxed In by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/becoming-boxed-in/#comment-5766 Stuart Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:41:50 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5675#comment-5766 Sure is going to be massive :) Can't wait! Sure is going to be massive :) Can’t wait!

]]> Comment on Continues…. by Shane http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/continues/#comment-5765 Shane Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:31:12 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5671#comment-5765 Thanks Stu, you are a legend! Cheers Shane Thanks Stu, you are a legend!

Cheers
Shane

]]> Comment on Continues…. by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/continues/#comment-5764 Stuart Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:26:46 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5671#comment-5764 I went with 500mm - the best compromise of a height that the younger kids can use, and yet not too low as they get taller. I went with 500mm – the best compromise of a height that the younger kids can use, and yet not too low as they get taller.

]]> Comment on Laminates and Veneers by Joez http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/17/laminates-and-veneers/#comment-5763 Joez Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:26:23 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5681#comment-5763 Plyco make their panels in house, and are good to deal with. From memory they supply about a dozen different veneered panels. Plywood Warehouse 178 Grange Road Fairfield VIC 3078 Veneered Panel Warehouse 168 Grange Road Fairfield VIC 3078 T: (03) 9499 4997. F: (03) 9497 1750. E: info@plyco.com.au Plyco make their panels in house, and are good to deal with. From memory they supply about a dozen different veneered panels.

Plywood Warehouse

178 Grange Road

Fairfield

VIC 3078

Veneered Panel Warehouse

168 Grange Road

Fairfield

VIC 3078

T: (03) 9499 4997.

F: (03) 9497 1750.

E: info@plyco.com.au

]]> Comment on Continues…. by Shane http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/continues/#comment-5762 Shane Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:17:08 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5671#comment-5762 Sorry to bother you Stu but another question if thats alright, how high did you make the tops of the sink/oven? I was thinking of making them either 500 or 550 but would like to get a second opinion... Regards Shane Sorry to bother you Stu but another question if thats alright, how high did you make the tops of the sink/oven?

I was thinking of making them either 500 or 550 but would like to get a second opinion…

Regards
Shane

]]> Comment on Random Orbital Sanders by Carl Joseph http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/random-orbital-sanders/#comment-5761 Carl Joseph Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:31:16 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5677#comment-5761 I have the Rotex Ro 150 (the first Festool I purchased) and it is quite an amazing tool. A bit heavy to handle if you're doing really large pieces for long periods of time, but I still love it. Fantastic at removing heaps of material and gives a really nice finish in the higher grits. If you want an even better finish then I guess the ETS is great for that. DO IT! I have the Rotex Ro 150 (the first Festool I purchased) and it is quite an amazing tool. A bit heavy to handle if you’re doing really large pieces for long periods of time, but I still love it.

Fantastic at removing heaps of material and gives a really nice finish in the higher grits. If you want an even better finish then I guess the ETS is great for that.

DO IT!

]]> Comment on Random Orbital Sanders by TJ71 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/random-orbital-sanders/#comment-5760 TJ71 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:12:52 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5677#comment-5760 The ros i have vibrates in your hand a fair bit, when you get a new one , would love to know how it stacks up to the old triton ros. The ros i have vibrates in your hand a fair bit, when you get a new one , would love to know how it stacks up to the old triton ros.

]]> Comment on Random Orbital Sanders by Joez http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/random-orbital-sanders/#comment-5759 Joez Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:07:23 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5677#comment-5759 Rotex and the ETS 150/3 are a great combo IMO. If were just getting one, i'd get the rotex. It can tackle the agressive stuff and at the flick of a switch turn into a 5mm RO. joez Rotex and the ETS 150/3 are a great combo IMO. If were just getting one, i’d get the rotex. It can tackle the agressive stuff and at the flick of a switch turn into a 5mm RO.

joez

]]> Comment on Becoming Boxed In by John http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/becoming-boxed-in/#comment-5758 John Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:30:43 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5675#comment-5758 I was talking to Lazy Larry at the Hands On show over the week end and he reckons you are in for a very exciting adventure and a world of discover of different things you will be able to do that you haven't thought about yet. It is certainly a tool that gets the brain racing. Probably the most exciting Christmas EVER! enjoy. I was talking to Lazy Larry at the Hands On show over the week end and he reckons you are in for a very exciting adventure and a world of discover of different things you will be able to do that you haven’t thought about yet.

It is certainly a tool that gets the brain racing.

Probably the most exciting Christmas EVER!

enjoy.

]]> Comment on Random Orbital Sanders by Torch02 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/random-orbital-sanders/#comment-5757 Torch02 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:48:04 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5677#comment-5757 Whichever ROS you end up running with, take this note: Make sure you read the packaging of the various grit pads you buy. I recently bought adhesive pads for my velcro ROS! Aw shucks, I have to make another trip to the hardware store... Whichever ROS you end up running with, take this note: Make sure you read the packaging of the various grit pads you buy. I recently bought adhesive pads for my velcro ROS!

Aw shucks, I have to make another trip to the hardware store…

]]> Comment on Gifkins Dovetail Jig by Dennis http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/01/05/gifkins-dovetail-jig/#comment-5756 Dennis Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:25:35 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=2798#comment-5756 Help, I'm looking to make my uncle (a cabinet making pro) a chess board. In recognition of all the things he has taught me, I want to make each piece with dovetail connections all the way around each piece. I'm looking for anyone who has or has done the dovetail on all 4 sides. Best way to align each piece. Help, I’m looking to make my uncle (a cabinet making pro) a chess board. In recognition of all the things he has taught me, I want to make each piece with dovetail connections all the way around each piece. I’m looking for anyone who has or has done the dovetail on all 4 sides. Best way to align each piece.

]]> Comment on Continues…. by Shane http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/continues/#comment-5755 Shane Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:15:20 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5671#comment-5755 Thanks Stu, Good thoughts about the door, I will have to see how I can manage something similar on my daughters one! I think I might have to rethink my hinge ideas now, so many decisions to make.... :) Keep up the good work, your site and the progress you show is my motivation to have a go at something like this! Regards Shane Thanks Stu,

Good thoughts about the door, I will have to see how I can manage something similar on my daughters one!

I think I might have to rethink my hinge ideas now, so many decisions to make…. :)

Keep up the good work, your site and the progress you show is my motivation to have a go at something like this!

Regards
Shane

]]> Comment on Continues…. by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/continues/#comment-5754 Stuart Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:53:42 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5671#comment-5754 Good questions! MDF in general, because the recipients are going to paint the units, and MDF will make that task easy, and low project cost (cf timber). Hinges - I've gone for a non-mortise hinge, which I now don't like but I have a box of them, and I am still cutting mortises for them :( Inside the units, I have placed a pine strip for where the hinges are - a lot more strength so the screws don't pull out. I haven't determined if I need to do something extra for the doors - if I do, I might use small bolts through the door for added strength. Hmm - this has got me thinking. If I have to cut mortises, I might as well replace the hinges I have with stock-standard (and much stronger) ones. I'd go cup hinges if I wasn't trying to keep the costs down for them. However, on another toy project I went some auto-closing decorative hinges that worked very well. http://stusshed.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/20060422-sink.jpg The doors and the main working surface of the sink and stove are 16mm MDF, the rest is 12mm (not that there is any real difference in cost, but significant weight difference). Also, one thing I do with the oven door is make the handle large enough so it rests on the floor when the oven door is open. So if the child decides to crawl inside (sitting on the oven door), it has some chance of surviving - being supported at both the hinge and the handle! Saves the door being ripped off by over-exuberant play. Good questions!

MDF in general, because the recipients are going to paint the units, and MDF will make that task easy, and low project cost (cf timber).

Hinges – I’ve gone for a non-mortise hinge, which I now don’t like but I have a box of them, and I am still cutting mortises for them :( Inside the units, I have placed a pine strip for where the hinges are – a lot more strength so the screws don’t pull out. I haven’t determined if I need to do something extra for the doors – if I do, I might use small bolts through the door for added strength. Hmm – this has got me thinking. If I have to cut mortises, I might as well replace the hinges I have with stock-standard (and much stronger) ones.

I’d go cup hinges if I wasn’t trying to keep the costs down for them. However, on another toy project I went some auto-closing decorative hinges that worked very well. http://stusshed.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/20060422-sink.jpg

The doors and the main working surface of the sink and stove are 16mm MDF, the rest is 12mm (not that there is any real difference in cost, but significant weight difference).

Also, one thing I do with the oven door is make the handle large enough so it rests on the floor when the oven door is open. So if the child decides to crawl inside (sitting on the oven door), it has some chance of surviving – being supported at both the hinge and the handle! Saves the door being ripped off by over-exuberant play.

]]> Comment on Continues…. by Shane http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/continues/#comment-5753 Shane Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:31:12 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5671#comment-5753 Thanks Stu, that's pretty much the key measurements I was looking for! Two more questions if that's not two much trouble... What sort of hinges are you using for the doors? And why are you using 12mm and 16mm MDF? The reason why I ask is I was thinking of making my daughters one out of 12mm but believe I would need 16mm for cup hinges and was wondering if you had any thoughts on this at all... Thanks Stu, that’s pretty much the key measurements I was looking for!

Two more questions if that’s not two much trouble…
What sort of hinges are you using for the doors?
And why are you using 12mm and 16mm MDF?

The reason why I ask is I was thinking of making my daughters one out of 12mm but believe I would need 16mm for cup hinges and was wondering if you had any thoughts on this at all…

]]> Comment on Continues…. by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/continues/#comment-5752 Stuart Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:49:51 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5671#comment-5752 Hi Shane, Sorry, but no designs for these ones – I had a rough outline sketch on paper initially to get the concept into my head, and from that point on I have been building directly from my mental picture. Rough dimensions – narrower units are 400 wide, wider stove is 500 wide (all in mm obviously). All units are 400 deep, and 1200 high. Hi Shane,

Sorry, but no designs for these ones – I had a rough outline sketch on paper initially to get the concept into my head, and from that point on I have been building directly from my mental picture.

Rough dimensions – narrower units are 400 wide, wider stove is 500 wide (all in mm obviously). All units are 400 deep, and 1200 high.

]]> Comment on Continues…. by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/continues/#comment-5750 Stuart Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:45:53 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5671#comment-5750 7 1/4" Triton 1800W (the newer Chinese version). Strange to say, but I never had a problem with my old 7 1/4" GMC that I bought for $35! 7 1/4″ Triton 1800W (the newer Chinese version). Strange to say, but I never had a problem with my old 7 1/4″ GMC that I bought for $35!

]]> Comment on Continues…. by Shane http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/continues/#comment-5749 Shane Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:31:20 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5671#comment-5749 Hi Stu, They look great so far! Did you design the kitchens in sketchup or anything before you started? If so have you considered making them available for your readers? Hi Stu,

They look great so far!

Did you design the kitchens in sketchup or anything before you started? If so have you considered making them available for your readers?

]]> Comment on Continues…. by mac_man_luke http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/continues/#comment-5748 mac_man_luke Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:38:10 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5671#comment-5748 Is your circular saw a 7 or 9"? Iv found the 7" saws much nicer to use. I use a straight edge with the sheet goods sitting on sacrificial 55x90mm pine on the ground - then you can crawl over the sheet as you move over it rather than stretching Never had the saw try to kick back Is your circular saw a 7 or 9″?

Iv found the 7″ saws much nicer to use.

I use a straight edge with the sheet goods sitting on sacrificial 55×90mm pine on the ground – then you can crawl over the sheet as you move over it rather than stretching

Never had the saw try to kick back

]]> Comment on Continues…. by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/continues/#comment-5747 Stuart Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:27:20 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5671#comment-5747 Hi Olly, Thanks for the comments! - MR MDF: Didn't think it was necessary for kids play furniture - it is unlikely to be exposed to much water, and paint will provide enough of a seal for the occasional spill (if any!) - How I was using the circular saw was seen in this earlier article http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/starting-toy-kitchen-build/ - Insufficient sheet support - definitely a major contributor in this case. Needed to work a bit smarter. - Festool Plunge Saw - maybe one day. The Festool rail I was using was only a loaner. The Saw Board sounds like an interesting concept - will investigate. Needless to say, the massive rail of the Torque Workcentre will give me huge amounts of control over my cuts in the future! Hi Olly,
Thanks for the comments!
- MR MDF: Didn’t think it was necessary for kids play furniture – it is unlikely to be exposed to much water, and paint will provide enough of a seal for the occasional spill (if any!)

- How I was using the circular saw was seen in this earlier article http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/starting-toy-kitchen-build/

- Insufficient sheet support – definitely a major contributor in this case. Needed to work a bit smarter.

- Festool Plunge Saw – maybe one day. The Festool rail I was using was only a loaner. The Saw Board sounds like an interesting concept – will investigate.

Needless to say, the massive rail of the Torque Workcentre will give me huge amounts of control over my cuts in the future!

]]> Comment on Continues…. by Olly Parry-Jones http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/continues/#comment-5746 Olly Parry-Jones Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:04:10 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5671#comment-5746 Hi Stu, This is coming along nicely. As this is for a kitchen, were you not tempted to use MR (moisture-resistant) MDF? It would have cost a bit more, I'm certain. Do you have any photos or information on your circular saw setup? I totally understand WHY you do it this way before approaching the table saw. If the saw is binding though, this can often be caused by insufficient sheet support - most people will either use Marc's idea or, build a 'knock-down' frame from 3"x2" timber (with interlocking notches), which would probably be easier to store in a small workshop...! That's certainly what I intend to do, some day. I guess a Festool plunge saw with guide rail is out of your budget, too! Assuming your following a roughly marked link 'freehand', you may be better off making something that's known as a "saw board" - one straight-edged length of timber or sheet screwed on top of the other. When you run the saw against this edge, the blade trims the lower piece to give you the correct offset from blade to edge of the plate. It's a good way to get a straight cut but, in terms of efficiency, it's no way to replace a table saw!! Keep up the good work! Olly. Hi Stu,

This is coming along nicely. As this is for a kitchen, were you not tempted to use MR (moisture-resistant) MDF? It would have cost a bit more, I’m certain.

Do you have any photos or information on your circular saw setup?

I totally understand WHY you do it this way before approaching the table saw. If the saw is binding though, this can often be caused by insufficient sheet support – most people will either use Marc’s idea or, build a ‘knock-down’ frame from 3″x2″ timber (with interlocking notches), which would probably be easier to store in a small workshop…! That’s certainly what I intend to do, some day.

I guess a Festool plunge saw with guide rail is out of your budget, too! Assuming your following a roughly marked link ‘freehand’, you may be better off making something that’s known as a “saw board” – one straight-edged length of timber or sheet screwed on top of the other. When you run the saw against this edge, the blade trims the lower piece to give you the correct offset from blade to edge of the plate.

It’s a good way to get a straight cut but, in terms of efficiency, it’s no way to replace a table saw!!

Keep up the good work!

Olly.

]]> Comment on Episode 20 Triton 15in Thicknesser – Planing by Wolffie http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2008/02/01/episode-20-triton-15in-thicknesser-planing/#comment-5745 Wolffie Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:18:18 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2008/02/01/episode-20-triton-15in-thicknesser-planing/#comment-5745 Hi Stuart My 15" moulder/thicknesser came from Carbatec. I can't remember how many times they told me they had never heard of the problem with the impeller!!!!! I think I went through 4 or 5 before I gave up and fitted my dust extractor to it instead. Works very well. I would love to get my hands on the moulder blades to be used for picture frames. Cheers Wolffie Hi Stuart
My 15″ moulder/thicknesser came from Carbatec.
I can’t remember how many times they told me they had never heard of the problem with the impeller!!!!!
I think I went through 4 or 5 before I gave up and fitted my dust extractor to it instead.
Works very well.
I would love to get my hands on the moulder blades to be used for picture frames.
Cheers
Wolffie

]]> Comment on Stu’s Shed TV (Videos 1 – 10) by Wolffie http://stusshed.wordpress.com/stus-shed-tv/stus-shed-tv-vid1-10/#comment-5744 Wolffie Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:59:00 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/stus-shed-tv/test/#comment-5744 After trying to replace the cutters on my 15" moulder/thicknesser (and doing it back to front) MalB freom the Woodwork Forums sent me here. These videos are a godsend for people living in the middle of nowhere. Thank you Wolffie After trying to replace the cutters on my 15″ moulder/thicknesser (and doing it back to front) MalB freom the Woodwork Forums sent me here.
These videos are a godsend for people living in the middle of nowhere.
Thank you
Wolffie

]]> Comment on Continuing my backlash against CAD by Joez http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/continuing-my-backlash-against-cad/#comment-5743 Joez Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:58:40 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5005#comment-5743 lol @ spammer.... Trust me Joes a real person, i see him every morning, in the mirror! Eye Dee One Zero Tee, got to remember that ;) I have to make one serious complaint though, your making me spend too much money! Keep those reviews coming. Joe lol @ spammer….

Trust me Joes a real person, i see him every morning, in the mirror!

Eye Dee One Zero Tee, got to remember that ;)

I have to make one serious complaint though, your making me spend too much money!

Keep those reviews coming.

Joe

]]> Comment on Stu’s Shed TV (Videos 11 – 20) by I need help please - Woodwork Forums http://stusshed.wordpress.com/stus-shed-tv/stus-shed-tv-videos-11-20/#comment-5741 I need help please - Woodwork Forums Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:20:46 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?page_id=817#comment-5741 [...] unit you have was also sold here as a Triton TPT15. It recieved a significant amout of coverage on Stusshed video episodes 20-22 when Stu was a triton demonstrator. It is also possible to download the Grizzly version of [...] [...] unit you have was also sold here as a Triton TPT15. It recieved a significant amout of coverage on Stusshed video episodes 20-22 when Stu was a triton demonstrator. It is also possible to download the Grizzly version of [...]

]]> Comment on Attempting Spontaneous Combustion by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/attempting-spontaneous-combustion/#comment-5740 Stuart Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:08:37 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5656#comment-5740 Tin can isn't specifically necessary, although it may help accelerate the situation. Certainly isn't an urban myth - it is a real danger, and worth being aware of if you use any thinners/oils with rags and don't have a procedure in place of disposing of the rags afterwards. Tin can isn’t specifically necessary, although it may help accelerate the situation.

Certainly isn’t an urban myth – it is a real danger, and worth being aware of if you use any thinners/oils with rags and don’t have a procedure in place of disposing of the rags afterwards.

]]> Comment on Attempting Spontaneous Combustion by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/attempting-spontaneous-combustion/#comment-5739 Stuart Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:02:09 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5656#comment-5739 :) : flannel - you might just have something there! :) : flannel – you might just have something there!

]]> Comment on Continuing my backlash against CAD by Apparently I’m a Spammer/Marketer! « Fan Fail http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/continuing-my-backlash-against-cad/#comment-5738 Apparently I’m a Spammer/Marketer! « Fan Fail Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:46:17 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5005#comment-5738 [...] Apparently I’m a Spammer/Marketer! By Stuart Leave a Comment Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Stu's Shed From this post on the Accu-line: [...] [...] Apparently I’m a Spammer/Marketer! By Stuart Leave a Comment Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Stu's Shed From this post on the Accu-line: [...]

]]> Comment on Attempting Spontaneous Combustion by Sir Stinkalot http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/attempting-spontaneous-combustion/#comment-5737 Sir Stinkalot Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:29:26 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5656#comment-5737 Stu ..... are we now going to see you parading around the shed this coming summer in a sleeveless flannel shirt? Stinky. Stu ….. are we now going to see you parading around the shed this coming summer in a sleeveless flannel shirt?

Stinky.

]]> Comment on Attempting Spontaneous Combustion by Chuck http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/attempting-spontaneous-combustion/#comment-5735 Chuck Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:43:10 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5656#comment-5735 I always thought that the rags had to be in some sort of container. I wonder if it would make any difference if you had a few rags tossed into a tin can. Something to help hold the heat and fumes. Let us know if you manage to burn down you shed Stu. Just kidding of course! This is one of those things that I have always thought was a bit of an urban myth but I know better. I've just never witnessed it for myself. I always thought that the rags had to be in some sort of container. I wonder if it would make any difference if you had a few rags tossed into a tin can. Something to help hold the heat and fumes.

Let us know if you manage to burn down you shed Stu. Just kidding of course!

This is one of those things that I have always thought was a bit of an urban myth but I know better. I’ve just never witnessed it for myself.

]]> Comment on Continuing my backlash against CAD by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/continuing-my-backlash-against-cad/#comment-5734 Stuart Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:01:27 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5005#comment-5734 Steven, thanks for such an amusing comment - I've never been called a spammer/marketer before! Hmm- choice of words/posting photos and referencing articles from their website - yeah, it is SO hard finding a website to do first-hand research, and then cutting and pasting content to include in an article, and using their images when appropriate. <strong>Yes - I work for a company that pays me to write 1/2 a million words, and over 1000 articles to disguise the 1 article about that company itself.</strong> "Joe" is a regular on this site, and I was grateful to him for bringing a product such as this to my attention. I had no problem using the product, and my article reflects that. Your mileage may vary, but given it is designed as a sketching tool, and they have made no claim that you can do what you are complaining about (realigning an existing drawing with the grid again) it, perhaps the rest of your comment is as well researched, and not so surprising. If Joe suggested jumping off a bridge, there would be some definite justification to it, and I would therefore give the suggestion serious consideration. In contrast to anything you might come up with that is. Oh btw- point of definition - being a spammer would require me to send out emails or something wouldn't it? Eye Dee One Zero Tee. Steven, thanks for such an amusing comment – I’ve never been called a spammer/marketer before!

Hmm- choice of words/posting photos and referencing articles from their website – yeah, it is SO hard finding a website to do first-hand research, and then cutting and pasting content to include in an article, and using their images when appropriate.

Yes – I work for a company that pays me to write 1/2 a million words, and over 1000 articles to disguise the 1 article about that company itself.

“Joe” is a regular on this site, and I was grateful to him for bringing a product such as this to my attention. I had no problem using the product, and my article reflects that. Your mileage may vary, but given it is designed as a sketching tool, and they have made no claim that you can do what you are complaining about (realigning an existing drawing with the grid again) it, perhaps the rest of your comment is as well researched, and not so surprising. If Joe suggested jumping off a bridge, there would be some definite justification to it, and I would therefore give the suggestion serious consideration. In contrast to anything you might come up with that is.

Oh btw- point of definition – being a spammer would require me to send out emails or something wouldn’t it?
Eye Dee One Zero Tee.

]]> Comment on Attempting Spontaneous Combustion by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/attempting-spontaneous-combustion/#comment-5733 Stuart Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:21:25 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5656#comment-5733 Thanks Michael - I was wondering if that was the case. I'll definitely have to run another trial during a cooler day (or even at night). I find it quite ironic that the Aussie sun actually helped prevent a fire in this case, rather than contribute! Thanks Michael – I was wondering if that was the case. I’ll definitely have to run another trial during a cooler day (or even at night). I find it quite ironic that the Aussie sun actually helped prevent a fire in this case, rather than contribute!

]]> Comment on Continuing my backlash against CAD by Steven http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/continuing-my-backlash-against-cad/#comment-5732 Steven Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:20:19 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5005#comment-5732 Stuart, It is quite obvious you work for this company as a spammer/marketer. It is quite obvious by your choice of words / posting photos and referencing articles from their website. I've used this product and it doesn't work that great. Once you take the paper of the textured plasic you can never get it aligned again with the grid. More useful in schools etc. grades 3-12. Steven PS. I love how you reference "Joe" told me to go to the website. I wonder if "joe" told you to jump off a bridge would you do that also? get real. Stuart,
It is quite obvious you work for this company as a spammer/marketer. It is quite obvious by your choice of words / posting photos and referencing articles from their website.

I’ve used this product and it doesn’t work that great. Once you take the paper of the textured plasic you can never get it aligned again with the grid.

More useful in schools etc. grades 3-12.

Steven

PS. I love how you reference “Joe” told me to go to the website. I wonder if “joe” told you to jump off a bridge would you do that also? get real.

]]> Comment on Attempting Spontaneous Combustion by MIchael http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/attempting-spontaneous-combustion/#comment-5730 MIchael Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:27:21 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5656#comment-5730 Stu. I don't think the hot weather helped. Try Lacquer thinner, in the shade. At my paint factory we always laid out a rag flat to dry so it would not combust or at night time we always disposed of all rags to a water bin. I know from experience that many customers over the years have had fires resulting in rags with thinners, generally after the workshop is closed at night. Cheers, Michael Stu. I don’t think the hot weather helped. Try Lacquer thinner, in the shade.
At my paint factory we always laid out a rag flat to dry so it would not combust or at night time we always disposed of all rags to a water bin.
I know from experience that many customers over the years have had fires resulting in rags with thinners, generally after the workshop is closed at night.

Cheers, Michael

]]> Comment on About by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/about/#comment-5729 Stuart Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:56:24 +0000 #comment-5729 Appreciate the thought! Actually, if you had some examples of sites with images that are clearer, I'll see what I can glean and compare to what I am doing - improving my approach probably wouldn't hurt. I don't focus on the photography on this site - the photos are used to document something that is easier to show in an image than explain in text, and they are quite utilitarian in that regard. It is also a matter of being time-poor, so snap off a quick documenting image than actually concentrating on the photo itself. Some sites really do put a lot of effort into the images they use, but then they also have weekly or monthly posts, rather than daily as I do, so they do concentrate more on the presentation of what they do post. The other thing is I do recognise that the site is very image intensive, so I opt for a much smaller image size, and a much lower image quality than I would prefer to accept. But I will have another look at what I do to see if there are ways I can improve it. As to where the shed is - SE Melbourne Appreciate the thought! Actually, if you had some examples of sites with images that are clearer, I’ll see what I can glean and compare to what I am doing – improving my approach probably wouldn’t hurt.

I don’t focus on the photography on this site – the photos are used to document something that is easier to show in an image than explain in text, and they are quite utilitarian in that regard. It is also a matter of being time-poor, so snap off a quick documenting image than actually concentrating on the photo itself.

Some sites really do put a lot of effort into the images they use, but then they also have weekly or monthly posts, rather than daily as I do, so they do concentrate more on the presentation of what they do post.

The other thing is I do recognise that the site is very image intensive, so I opt for a much smaller image size, and a much lower image quality than I would prefer to accept.

But I will have another look at what I do to see if there are ways I can improve it.

As to where the shed is – SE Melbourne

]]> Comment on Danish Oil by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/05/13/danish-oil/#comment-5728 Stuart Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:19:32 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=3600#comment-5728 Thanks for the prompt - had a window of opportunity today, so some results are actually forthcoming, although not what I was expecting! Thanks for the prompt – had a window of opportunity today, so some results are actually forthcoming, although not what I was expecting!

]]> Comment on Dust Broom take 2 by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/12/dust-broom-take-2/#comment-5727 Stuart Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:13:22 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5651#comment-5727 That's just weird! Cheese/Peetrel (Petrol) and never getting it right - the petrol tank, and the robot suicide attempt were amusing :) I kind of think that my broom more resembles that small wheeled robot from Star Wars, or from Wall-E! That’s just weird! Cheese/Peetrel (Petrol) and never getting it right – the petrol tank, and the robot suicide attempt were amusing :)
I kind of think that my broom more resembles that small wheeled robot from Star Wars, or from Wall-E!

]]> Comment on The Biesemeyer Fence by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2008/03/22/the-biesemeyer-fence/#comment-5726 Stuart Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:10:03 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=629#comment-5726 Guess I never do put the table away! The day I no longer need that saw will be the day I've upgraded to one even more spec'ed up! Sure isn't the Triton - folded and stored away (or thrown in the back of the car when needed on site). (If you were referring to the fence - my saw came with a couple of hooks on the side to hang the Biesemeyer when not needed). Perhaps I need the larger MagSwitch, so I can hang the tablesaw from the roof when it is not needed! Guess I never do put the table away! The day I no longer need that saw will be the day I’ve upgraded to one even more spec’ed up! Sure isn’t the Triton – folded and stored away (or thrown in the back of the car when needed on site). (If you were referring to the fence – my saw came with a couple of hooks on the side to hang the Biesemeyer when not needed).

Perhaps I need the larger MagSwitch, so I can hang the tablesaw from the roof when it is not needed!

]]> Comment on About by Ivan Earl http://stusshed.wordpress.com/about/#comment-5725 Ivan Earl Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:20:18 +0000 #comment-5725 I was about to offer you assistance with photography! Then I see that you were offered associateship in photography! Oops. Your pictures are not as clear as I see elsewhere on websites; is there a reason for that? And, where abouts is your shed? Ivan Earl I was about to offer you assistance with photography! Then I see that you were offered associateship in photography! Oops.
Your pictures are not as clear as I see elsewhere on websites; is there a reason for that?
And, where abouts is your shed?
Ivan Earl

]]> Comment on Danish Oil by Larry Gelner http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/05/13/danish-oil/#comment-5723 Larry Gelner Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:13:46 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=3600#comment-5723 I would be interested if you completed the spontaneous combusion experiment, and what the results were. Email me if you get a chance. Larry Gelner I would be interested if you completed the spontaneous combusion experiment, and what the results were. Email me if you get a chance.

Larry Gelner

]]> Comment on Dust Broom take 2 by Neil http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/12/dust-broom-take-2/#comment-5722 Neil Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:25:23 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5651#comment-5722 I don't know Stu, your version looks like it will handle router shavings and curl off the lathe better, if we are thinking of the same commercial one. The one I'm thinking of falls over and really only gets dust. BRAVO...........with all the hype of new tools of the decade we're about to be bombarded with I'm voting for the new "Stu-Vac" shop accessory. I don’t know Stu, your version looks like it will handle router shavings and curl off the lathe better, if we are thinking of the same commercial one. The one I’m thinking of falls over and really only gets dust.

BRAVO………..with all the hype of new tools of the decade we’re about to be bombarded with I’m voting for the new “Stu-Vac” shop accessory.

]]> Comment on Dust Broom take 2 by Andy from Workshopshed http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/12/dust-broom-take-2/#comment-5721 Andy from Workshopshed Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:04:49 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5651#comment-5721 That looks rather like Cheeseoid from Mitchell & Webb http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_m17HK97M8 That looks rather like Cheeseoid from Mitchell & Webb

]]> Comment on One Day Router Course – The Wrap by Fitting a Router Lift « Stu’s Shed http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2008/03/09/one-day-router-course-the-wrap/#comment-5720 Fitting a Router Lift « Stu’s Shed Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:58:51 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=595#comment-5720 [...] really bought my attention back to the router lift was a router course I went on a year and a half ago, run by Richard Vaughan. He uses Triton routers, and yet was also [...] [...] really bought my attention back to the router lift was a router course I went on a year and a half ago, run by Richard Vaughan. He uses Triton routers, and yet was also [...]

]]> Comment on Enough Torque, More Action by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/09/enough-torque-more-action/#comment-5719 Stuart Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:58:11 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5626#comment-5719 Really good actually - unlike mortising on the router table, you have excellent control over the router, and can see as it is being plunged into the workpiece. You can still use stops to control the mortise length, and width, and can still choose once you have plunged in whether to move the router or the workpiece (I'd be surprised if you didn't choose the router option!) Adding a spiral cutter for chip clearance, and it is even better. By using the stops on the x, y and z axis, you can precisely set up the mortise cut, and then you have excellent repeatability. Really good actually – unlike mortising on the router table, you have excellent control over the router, and can see as it is being plunged into the workpiece. You can still use stops to control the mortise length, and width, and can still choose once you have plunged in whether to move the router or the workpiece (I’d be surprised if you didn’t choose the router option!)

Adding a spiral cutter for chip clearance, and it is even better.

By using the stops on the x, y and z axis, you can precisely set up the mortise cut, and then you have excellent repeatability.

]]> Comment on Limiting your range of plans? by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/08/limiting-your-range-of-plans/#comment-5718 Stuart Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:54:24 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5621#comment-5718 It is a valid observation, and a conscious decision on my part for a number of reasons: - prices change, both over a short term based on fluctuations in exchange rates and specials etc, and over the longer time simply due to inflation. A review of a product from 2 or 3 years ago could have a significantly different price now (in either direction), and that is only going to be exasperated in another 2 3 or 5 years time. - that feeds into point 2 - when companies have prices listed outside of sites they control, there are a number of people out there who then go to these companies and demand to get that price, even when it is or 3 years out of date. - I try to present products based on their performance, not on their price. I always (hopefully!) provide a link to the seller of a product so you can get the current, accurate price from them, so you don't get left completely out in the cold. It is then up to the individual to make an assessment of whether the combination of my opinion/experience of the tool in question, and the price they have been able to source independently means it is a tool they want in their workshop or not. So many websites that do list prices (and links) are doing so to get a kickback from said company. I don't (although I won't disregard that opportunity if it ever presents itself). The is one exception to that - things listed in the "Store" I do get a small commission on any sales. But overall, I am not out there actively campaigning to sell you something. If you choose to buy it because of my experiences, then cool - both for you, and the company selling it. It is a marketing approach I deliberately choose, and why I don't review every product under the sun - it has to be good (as a general rule) for me to want to talk about it. If not, I will either give it a less than favourable review, or simply not review it at all (and that has happened on more than one occasion). Even so, if there are negative aspects to an otherwise good tool, I still endeavour to get that info out there. So hopefully that explains a little of my rationale behind why I tend not to mention product price (although if it is particularly relevant, I have occasionally mentioned if something is significantly expensive or cheap for what it is) It is a valid observation, and a conscious decision on my part for a number of reasons:

- prices change, both over a short term based on fluctuations in exchange rates and specials etc, and over the longer time simply due to inflation. A review of a product from 2 or 3 years ago could have a significantly different price now (in either direction), and that is only going to be exasperated in another 2 3 or 5 years time.

- that feeds into point 2 – when companies have prices listed outside of sites they control, there are a number of people out there who then go to these companies and demand to get that price, even when it is or 3 years out of date.

- I try to present products based on their performance, not on their price. I always (hopefully!) provide a link to the seller of a product so you can get the current, accurate price from them, so you don’t get left completely out in the cold. It is then up to the individual to make an assessment of whether the combination of my opinion/experience of the tool in question, and the price they have been able to source independently means it is a tool they want in their workshop or not.

So many websites that do list prices (and links) are doing so to get a kickback from said company. I don’t (although I won’t disregard that opportunity if it ever presents itself). The is one exception to that – things listed in the “Store” I do get a small commission on any sales. But overall, I am not out there actively campaigning to sell you something. If you choose to buy it because of my experiences, then cool – both for you, and the company selling it.

It is a marketing approach I deliberately choose, and why I don’t review every product under the sun – it has to be good (as a general rule) for me to want to talk about it. If not, I will either give it a less than favourable review, or simply not review it at all (and that has happened on more than one occasion). Even so, if there are negative aspects to an otherwise good tool, I still endeavour to get that info out there.

So hopefully that explains a little of my rationale behind why I tend not to mention product price (although if it is particularly relevant, I have occasionally mentioned if something is significantly expensive or cheap for what it is)

]]> Comment on Enough Torque, More Action by Jeremy http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/09/enough-torque-more-action/#comment-5717 Jeremy Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:51:44 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5626#comment-5717 Would this be a good tool for mortising? Would this be a good tool for mortising?

]]> Comment on Limiting your range of plans? by rockinchairrobin http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/08/limiting-your-range-of-plans/#comment-5714 rockinchairrobin Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:24:11 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5621#comment-5714 Stuart, over the period of time that I have been reading and enjoying your column, you have reviewed many great tools, etc. But you never give a price. Even a ball park figure would be better than leaving us hanging, and wondering. I note that The Australian Woodworker is guilty of the same fact. Stuart, over the period of time that I have been reading and enjoying your column, you have reviewed many great tools, etc. But you never give a price. Even a ball park figure would be better than leaving us hanging, and wondering. I note that The Australian Woodworker is guilty of the same fact.

]]> Comment on Limiting your range of plans? by Bob http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/08/limiting-your-range-of-plans/#comment-5713 Bob Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:25:18 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5621#comment-5713 I bought one of these and it's worth every cent and more! I have recently been making some toys for the grand chiuldren, using old plans from the 1960's that are set out in imperial. The calclator has been invaluable and very easy to use. I bought one of these and it’s worth every cent and more! I have recently been making some toys for the grand chiuldren, using old plans from the 1960’s that are set out in imperial. The calclator has been invaluable and very easy to use.

]]> Comment on The Biesemeyer Fence by Tom R. http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2008/03/22/the-biesemeyer-fence/#comment-5712 Tom R. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:49:06 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=629#comment-5712 I bought a used saw with a Beisenmeyer included. Nice. Where and how do you store that behemoth when you want to put the table away? Thanks I bought a used saw with a Beisenmeyer included. Nice. Where and how do you store that behemoth when you want to put the table away?

Thanks

]]> Comment on Limiting your range of plans? by Olly Parry-Jones http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/08/limiting-your-range-of-plans/#comment-5711 Olly Parry-Jones Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:34:15 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5621#comment-5711 A very interesting post. Like a lot of other people I know in the UK, I find it more comfortable working in feet and inches for rough measurements and only then moving in to millimetres (metric is what I was bought up on!) for finished dimensions. I find it's much easier to be 'precise' this way, when you have to, rather than to start diving inches in to fractions! A very interesting post.

Like a lot of other people I know in the UK, I find it more comfortable working in feet and inches for rough measurements and only then moving in to millimetres (metric is what I was bought up on!) for finished dimensions.

I find it’s much easier to be ‘precise’ this way, when you have to, rather than to start diving inches in to fractions!

]]> Comment on Router Wing on the Tablesaw by Cast iron router table design - Woodwork Forums http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/10/13/router-wing-on-the-tablesaw/#comment-5710 Cast iron router table design - Woodwork Forums Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:58:05 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5297#comment-5710 [...] I would have stayed with my older laminated top (which I now use as a wing on the tablesaw) Link here [...] [...] I would have stayed with my older laminated top (which I now use as a wing on the tablesaw) Link here [...]

]]> Comment on Limiting your range of plans? by John Cotugno http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/08/limiting-your-range-of-plans/#comment-5708 John Cotugno Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:17:30 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5621#comment-5708 Couldn't agree more. I have one of these and find it very useful. My dad always worked in imperial which gave me a headstart but since I have been into woodworking I now find I am comfortable in both which comes in handy. Couldn’t agree more. I have one of these and find it very useful. My dad always worked in imperial which gave me a headstart but since I have been into woodworking I now find I am comfortable in both which comes in handy.

]]> Comment on Alternate Woodshow Wrap by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/10/10/alternate-woodshow-wrap/#comment-5707 Stuart Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:08:33 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5268#comment-5707 Should have said hi anyway - never too busy to talk! Should have said hi anyway – never too busy to talk!

]]> Comment on A Bank Demonstrates Real Values??!!! by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/07/a-bank-demonstrates-real-values/#comment-5705 Stuart Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:16:59 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5617#comment-5705 Yeah - again a very strange omission, and without any actual basis for it, I'd imagine there is a disproportionate number of sheds, and well equipped shed too down there. However, I'm not necessarily disappointed by Tassie being overlooked for things - the less people who know about the treasure down there the better, as I'm hoping one day to find myself down there in an environment still very much under populated, with resources that have not been depleted by overuse. Things like the trails, the forests, the environment unspoiled by too many feet, too many selfish hands. So if it gets overlooked again, it is a blessing, not a curse! Yeah – again a very strange omission, and without any actual basis for it, I’d imagine there is a disproportionate number of sheds, and well equipped shed too down there.

However, I’m not necessarily disappointed by Tassie being overlooked for things – the less people who know about the treasure down there the better, as I’m hoping one day to find myself down there in an environment still very much under populated, with resources that have not been depleted by overuse. Things like the trails, the forests, the environment unspoiled by too many feet, too many selfish hands.

So if it gets overlooked again, it is a blessing, not a curse!

]]> Comment on A non-woodworker’s perspective by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/07/a-non-woodworkers-perspective/#comment-5704 Stuart Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:09:40 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5615#comment-5704 Absolutely, but still, it doesn't stop me desiring that next cool tool :) Absolutely, but still, it doesn’t stop me desiring that next cool tool :)

]]> Comment on A non-woodworker’s perspective by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/07/a-non-woodworkers-perspective/#comment-5703 Stuart Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:08:59 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5615#comment-5703 I've really picked up on that as a perspective as well, just from showing one person around the workshop. As much as I'd like more gear, a bigger shed etc etc, there is no doubt the capability of the shed I have is pretty amazing, and it is up to me and my skill set what I actually achieve out there. I’ve really picked up on that as a perspective as well, just from showing one person around the workshop. As much as I’d like more gear, a bigger shed etc etc, there is no doubt the capability of the shed I have is pretty amazing, and it is up to me and my skill set what I actually achieve out there.

]]> Comment on A Bank Demonstrates Real Values??!!! by andy http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/07/a-bank-demonstrates-real-values/#comment-5702 andy Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:40:33 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5617#comment-5702 Not that I really give a rat's either way but, again, Tasmania misses out on a national survey as if half a million Australians make no difference! Actually there are no sheds here at all; just dark bark humpies where, after a hearty meal of roast insurance salesman, troglodytic ex-convicts lurk and hew primitive boxes from huon pine and sassafras with blunt chisels and bent hammers. God knows what we'd be doing if we hadn't invented daylight saving. ...er... sorry about that - I don't know what came over me. Not that I really give a rat’s either way but, again, Tasmania misses out on a national survey as if half a million Australians make no difference! Actually there are no sheds here at all; just dark bark humpies where, after a hearty meal of roast insurance salesman, troglodytic ex-convicts lurk and hew primitive boxes from huon pine and sassafras with blunt chisels and bent hammers. God knows what we’d be doing if we hadn’t invented daylight saving.

…er… sorry about that – I don’t know what came over me.

]]> Comment on A non-woodworker’s perspective by Wood Working http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/07/a-non-woodworkers-perspective/#comment-5701 Wood Working Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:17:36 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5615#comment-5701 Yeah it's all too easy to forget what it was like when you were constantly buying a new tool for every little job. When you have it all at your fingertips, you start to take it for granted. Yeah it’s all too easy to forget what it was like when you were constantly buying a new tool for every little job. When you have it all at your fingertips, you start to take it for granted.

]]> Comment on A non-woodworker’s perspective by Larry http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/07/a-non-woodworkers-perspective/#comment-5700 Larry Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:59:48 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5615#comment-5700 Gidday Stu, I feel that I too have become complacent regarding the size and capabilities of my Shed. That is until someone else looks and actually sees what there is in there. As you know from your recent visit, there is a lot of stuff in my shed. I consider myself blessed that I have such a great place to continue my journey with woodworking. Gidday Stu,
I feel that I too have become complacent regarding the size and capabilities of my Shed. That is until someone else looks and actually sees what there is in there. As you know from your recent visit, there is a lot of stuff in my shed. I consider myself blessed that I have such a great place to continue my journey with woodworking.

]]> Comment on Starting Toy Kitchen Build by Ana White http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/starting-toy-kitchen-build/#comment-5699 Ana White Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:32:17 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5605#comment-5699 toy kitchens, that is, and my blog address is ana-white.blogspot.com Thanks, Ana toy kitchens, that is, and my blog address is ana-white.blogspot.com

Thanks, Ana

]]> Comment on Starting Toy Kitchen Build by Ana White http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/starting-toy-kitchen-build/#comment-5698 Ana White Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:30:22 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5605#comment-5698 Hi Stu, very interested to see how this project works out! Can I post a link to your blog on my blog? I build kids kitchens, too, and would like to give my readers a second opinion on how to build furniture. Hi Stu, very interested to see how this project works out! Can I post a link to your blog on my blog? I build kids kitchens, too, and would like to give my readers a second opinion on how to build furniture.

]]> Comment on Drill Presses by Jason Pell http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/10/11/drill-presses/#comment-5697 Jason Pell Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:35:33 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5279#comment-5697 I think they have changed the name to TruPro. The model numbers are still the same. I purchased a woodman TP-1601F. This model is listed on the WWWF as a TruPro, but when you get the package its a Woodman. Confusing I agree! I think they have changed the name to TruPro. The model numbers are still the same. I purchased a woodman TP-1601F. This model is listed on the WWWF as a TruPro, but when you get the package its a Woodman.

Confusing I agree!

]]> Comment on Triton are BACK by Triton Router Table RTA300 - Woodwork Forums http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/08/29/triton-are-back/#comment-5696 Triton Router Table RTA300 - Woodwork Forums Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:46:04 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=4853#comment-5696 [...] too. Waiting might pay you dividends and you don't have to buy from ripoff artists on ebay! Triton are BACK Stu’s Shed Ringing Dahlsens might be a [...] [...] too. Waiting might pay you dividends and you don't have to buy from ripoff artists on ebay! Triton are BACK Stu’s Shed Ringing Dahlsens might be a [...]

]]> Comment on Original Triton Site is no more by Dennis Leverett http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/10/23/original-triton-site-is-no-more/#comment-5695 Dennis Leverett Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:01:24 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5469#comment-5695 Take no notice of all the negative rumours. Silverline have the European distribution rights to Triton and at the moment are pretty much in control of Triton full stop. I cannot think of a better company for Tritons future and plenty of good things are in the pipe line. Any problems, wants or needs about Triton visit my web and feel free to contact me. dennis Leverett Take no notice of all the negative rumours. Silverline have the European distribution rights to Triton and at the moment are pretty much in control of Triton full stop. I cannot think of a better company for Tritons future and plenty of good things are in the pipe line. Any problems, wants or needs about Triton visit my web and feel free to contact me.

dennis Leverett

]]> Comment on SSYTC017 Larry does Doughnuts by Ben http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/01/ssytc017-larry-does-doughnuts/#comment-5694 Ben Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:36:10 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/ssytc017-larry-does-doughnuts/#comment-5694 Geez wayne - maybe I need to turn the volume down on my laptop - that router's noisey! Makes me want to reach for the earmuffs! The Torque's pretty cool though - nice donuts Larry. Time for coffee...;-) Geez wayne – maybe I need to turn the volume down on my laptop – that router’s noisey! Makes me want to reach for the earmuffs! The Torque’s pretty cool though – nice donuts Larry. Time for coffee…;-)

]]> Comment on Turning Between Centres – a different drive spur by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2008/01/20/turning-between-centres-a-different-drive-spur/#comment-5693 Stuart Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:25:11 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2008/01/20/turning-between-centres-a-different-drive-spur/#comment-5693 Sounds like the easiest solution - thanks for the input James Sounds like the easiest solution – thanks for the input James

]]> Comment on Festool Autoloader by Sir Stinkalot http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/festool-autoloader/#comment-5692 Sir Stinkalot Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:03:09 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5569#comment-5692 "They were originally $60, but now Carbatec Melbourne have only 3 of these left in stock, and they are being sold for $39. So if you were tempted, but not by the price, here’s your last chance. The next bunch that come in won’t have the Festool branding." The new price would likely be around $39.00 :) “They were originally $60, but now Carbatec Melbourne have only 3 of these left in stock, and they are being sold for $39. So if you were tempted, but not by the price, here’s your last chance. The next bunch that come in won’t have the Festool branding.”

The new price would likely be around $39.00 :)

]]> Comment on Turning Between Centres – a different drive spur by james Cobb http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2008/01/20/turning-between-centres-a-different-drive-spur/#comment-5690 james Cobb Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:47:21 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2008/01/20/turning-between-centres-a-different-drive-spur/#comment-5690 Try using a 3 to 2 morse taper sleeve with your standard Steb Center. Cost, roughly 7 dollars. Good turning! Try using a 3 to 2 morse taper sleeve with your standard Steb Center. Cost, roughly 7 dollars. Good turning!

]]> Comment on Episode 50a Preparing and Turning a Wooden Pen by Pen Turning videos - Router Forums http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/04/21/episode-50a-preparing-and-turning-a-wooden-pen/#comment-5689 Pen Turning videos - Router Forums Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:35:51 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/04/21/episode-50a-preparing-and-turning-a-wooden-pen/#comment-5689 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> Comment on Making Wooden Chess Sets by Stuart http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2009/10/05/making-wooden-chess-sets/#comment-5687 Stuart Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:25:05 +0000 http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5218#comment-5687 Hi Harold, Welcome to the site - hope you get something useful out of it! Regards, Stuart Hi Harold,

Welcome to the site – hope you get something useful out of it!

Regards,
Stuart

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