davestanton Posted June 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Here is a short clip to give a better idea of my thoughts at this stage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFfO-uwMMS4&feature=plcp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Dave, having a 14" Rikon, that has good resaw capacity (12"), I would still recommend going bigger. The small table size is limiting and with your tooling direction, you will probably want that extra bit of table. Personally, I could do without the tablesaw, but that isn't to say I don't love mine as it is set up. (null) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 If I were to start again, I would buy a 17" bandsaw, and scrap the tablesaw. But I am Ina very small apace and use hand tools for a lot of my woodworking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted July 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Backflip again. I bought the table saw. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A0NYfwMzKw&feature=youtube_gdata_player 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nateswoodworks Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Everything looks like it's coming along very nicely thanks for all the updates. As for the tablesaw I suppose I could do with out but that does not mean I would want to do with out! How long till you think you will be done and ready to play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fransikaner Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Eight seconds of glory!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fransikaner Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Here is a short clip to give a better idea of my thoughts at this stage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFfO-uwMMS4&feature=plcp I very much like your table and thoughts on track saw setup, Dave. I have been fiddling around with a smaller version (76/152cm) as a power tool bench and am focused right now on how best to square the track and wood for repeat cuts and routing operations. You have inspired me to take another crack at it, though I am deeply envious of your bench size!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted July 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Frank, have a look at Ron Paulk in youtube for ideas on using the table for repeat panel docking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted July 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Nate, the whole experience is playing. To answer your question about six months from now. Middle of winter in Australia right now so not much desire to venture into the cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fransikaner Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Frank, have a look at Ron Paulk in youtube for ideas on using the table for repeat panel docking. Will do. Thanks, mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted July 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Friday arvo and just finished assembling the tablesaw. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fransikaner Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 You lucky sod - I am SO jealous!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwood Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Looks good Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firehawk Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Hey Dave, We need an update. You must be busy playing with the new tools! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fransikaner Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Yes - update please!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 TS looking good so far Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted September 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Hi everyone. I have been very busy in the retail sector which has been both great fun and also very educational. I have kept my ears open and absorbing a heap of knowledge from both young and old in regard to joinery and workshop design. Festool Australia has taken me under their wing and invited me to various events to assist in manning booths with their own rep. This is of course able to be done due to the people at Carbatec where I work asking me to be their ambassador at these events. Everyone is a winner. Regarding my workshop, things have stalled until it becomes warmer and I can afford to buy some more toys. Unfortunately my wife's 23 year old car decided to die, so finances were diverted to buying a new vehicle. I am thinking this could be a perfect opportunity to actually buy some plywood and make a few items for the shop and also for my home. Feels a bit strange not just buying toys! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fransikaner Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Thanks for the update, Dave. Tell the wife you'll build her a new car when the shop is fully kitted. Just got thru season 1 of "Rake" - some good wholesome Aussie telly and they made mention of the Blue Mountains in one episode. Love the new avatar/pic. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyj00 Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 that's a nice looking shop, especially the dance-floor like finish on the plywood. Insert your own pun here about doing a jig. get it? dance floor, jigs... oh nevermind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Yes, I get it..... :-) I have been adjusting the layout of the shop so I am thankful that I haven't run any ducting for the dusty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted December 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Building an outfeed table for my cabinet saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted December 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Here is a video clip of the outfeed table, taken with my phone so not the best quality. The noise in the background is Barry walking around behind me...Barry of course being my dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySats Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Hey Dave and Barry The new saw and OFT look great , I like the new shop space . You have tons of room now , miss you in chat mate . Take care . Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted December 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 I am doing a little catch up posting as you may see, lol. This video shows my current shop vac solution. Some of you may remember that I was experimenting with a dry cyclone and then a wet cyclone. It worked brilliantly but the maintenance was too much trouble, emptying the wet cyclone container and drying it was too much trouble. Mold would end up being an issue. I have since followed onedia's advise and fitted 2 of their small cyclones as prefilters to my shop vac. I am impressed because I have around 12 metres of 2 inch hose connected to the unit and the draw is plenty good enough for my sanders, tracksaw, router and also for vacuuming the shop floor. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYtLE27PPLQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted December 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 I am leaning towards getting a jointer mainly for removing twist and also doing some rebating. I was all set to get an 8 inch with spiral head. I am now thinking a 6 inch longbed with 3 standard 18% tungsten blades would be all I need. It may be used once a month. I have no neighbours in earshot. I do not resaw timber. If on the odd occasion I did try to clean up a few feet of sawn material I guess I could pass in 2 directions and then run through my 13 inch spiral head thicknesser. Any thoughts? http://www.carbatec.com.au/carba-tec-6-long-bed-jointer_c2360 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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