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Workshop updates

Posted on 05/03/2020 by AlanM52

Raining outside so we’ll potter in the shed today. Made some improvements to the dust extractor for the planer thicknesser machine and then did some computer stuff. Modified a pipe clamp for the output end and used some double-sided foam … Continue reading →

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Workshop updates

Posted on 05/03/2020 by AlanM52

Workshop updates Nice inside hobby weather – made some improvements to the dust extractor for the planer thicknesser machine and then did some computer stuff.

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Workzone planer thicknesser – dust extraction

Posted on 02/03/2020 by AlanM52

After having a play with the machine just running a couple of pieces of timber through thicknesser made a mess. We need to rig up some dust extraction. The extraction port is 100mm; that’s big !!!…so came up with this … Continue reading →

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Workzone planer thicknesser – dust extraction After having a play with the machine just running a couple of pieces of timber through thicknesser made a mess. We need to rig up some dust extraction.

Posted on 02/03/2020 by AlanM52 | Leave a comment

Samsung TV from Salvos store

Posted on 28/02/2020 by AlanM52

Nice pickup from the Salvos, a Samsung TV in very good condition complete with remote control and power cable for $40 bucks. One minor issue, the remote battery cover is missing – that’s fine.

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ALDI Workzone planer thicknesser

Posted on 27/02/2020 by AlanM52

ALDI Workzone planer thicknesser. As posted neighbour gave me this machine last Saturday and been keen to have a play but been busy with customer jobs. Completed all those jobs this morning so here I am trying out the thicknesser … Continue reading →

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ALDI Workzone planer thicknesser.

Posted on 27/02/2020 by AlanM52

As posted neighbour gave me this machine last Saturday and been keen to have a play but been busy with customer jobs. Completed all those jobs this morning so here I am trying out the thicknesser AKA jointer…more to come.

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ALDI Workzone Bench Top Planer Thicknesser

Posted on 24/02/2020 by AlanM52

My neighbour who also has a woodworking workshop came over to see what I’m up to with my silhouette night lights and related stuff like name signs. Went over to help him with something and came back with a nifty … Continue reading →

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Al’s Workshop update My neighbour who also has a woodworking workshop came over to see what I’m up to with my silhouette night lights and related stuff like name signs. Went over to help him with something and came back … Continue reading →

Posted on 24/02/2020 by AlanM52 | Leave a comment

Workshop activities curtailed for the next few days…phew.

Posted on 30/01/2020 by AlanM52 | Leave a comment