Category Archives: Workshop

Taurus Router Table instructions – scanned

Posted on 05/01/2012 by AlanM52

  View Full Album TTA-7801 cover to cover scans.

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ALDI: Bought a few items

Posted on 09/06/2011 by AlanM52

No particular immediate need for any of them, just stocking up the work shop. Pipe Wrench or Bolt Cutter $ 14.99 Choose from 450mm Bolt Cutter with drop forged steel blades or 1.5” Pipe Wrench with inductive hardened teeth Pipe … Continue reading →

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ALDI: Digital Caliper $19.99

Posted on 11/04/2011 by AlanM52

Measuring capacity: 0-150mm Large 6 digit LCD display Sliding wheel for precise adjustment Includes storage case Although I have had a good quality vernier caliper for many years decided to get one as the eyes even with close-up glasses have … Continue reading →

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Up on the roof

Posted on 13/02/2011 by AlanM52

Back around Christmas I did some roof maintenance, the ridge cap tiles (in particular) were letting water in and badly needed re-pointing. So off to Bunnings to purchase a bucket of Selleys Point Works Gen II. and then up on … Continue reading →

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ALDI: Corner Sander 105W

Posted on 20/01/2011 by AlanM52

No load speed: 11,000 OPM Durable Double insulated Impact resistant housing Pad size: 140 x 140 x 80mm Includes 5 x sanding pads

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ALDI Taurus table saw

Posted on 18/09/2010 by AlanM52

On sale 24th June for $199 and purchased on 16th September for $119 – good buy! Did some test cutting and yes, it will be adequate for my needs. I added a simple extension to the mitre gauge. Two blades … Continue reading →

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Can’t open the gate

Posted on 10/08/2010 by AlanM52

Twisting the ring does nothing, the latch bar won’t move up!The latch is 35 years old and well worn, the corners of square bar connecting the inside and outside rings have rounded off – round peg in a square hole.No … Continue reading →

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ALDI: Taurus Router Table $69

Posted on 07/08/2010 by AlanM52

Aluminium main table: 335mm x 450mm Steel extension table: 335mm x 200mm Adjustable in and out feed fence Bought the Taurus router and bit set on the 24th of June but at the time resisted purchasing the router table. Today … Continue reading →

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ALDI: Premium Planer $14.99

Posted on 05/08/2010 by AlanM52

Red beech wood construction Premium steel hardened and shaped blade Length: 230mm Got this a few weeks later for $10.

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Black & Decker WM536 Workmate

Posted on 17/07/2010 by AlanM52

Bought one of these today from Bunning’s for $99. Dual working heights can use as a workbench, bench tool stand, vice, or sawhorse Dual clamping cranks increase clamping force and versatility Portable for easy transport and storage Folds flat compact … Continue reading →

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