Episode 101 David and Goliath

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Episode 101 David and Goliath

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May 19, 2014

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Featuring the smallest, and largest Amana Tool router bits from Toolstoday.com (at least those that fit a standard 1/4″ and 1/2″ router). Surfacing is done on a Torque Workcentre. Music by Lis Viggers

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May 19, 2014

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Episode 14 E = mc Square: Episode 14 E=mc Square. Squares (or tri-squares) are an essential part of every toolbox. In this episode, we have a brief look at various types of squares, from the cheapest through to some superb versions that are available. We also look at how to test a by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 13 A Footy Trophy: Episode 13 A Footy Trophy. In this episode, I needed to extend the life of a Footy Tipping Trophy by adding some room for more winner plaques. We go from sketching the initial shape, to roughing it out on the bandsaw, sanding to final dimensions on the di by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 02 Bandsaw Blade Folding: Episode 02 Bandsaw Blade Folding When you purchase a bandsaw blade, it comes in a neat coil which takes up little space, and is easy to store. However, once the blade is used, getting it back to that initial condition can be quite daunting. Once you have by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 04 Triton Router Plunge Spring: Episode 04 Triton Router Plunge Spring The Triton Router is an excellent machine, very powerful with lots of innovative features built-in. Table mounting is this router’s forte, and some features are built into this router to optimise using it in ta by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 05 Wooden Thread Cutting: Wooden Thread Cutting Cutting a thread in metal is a relatively easy affair, especially with the thread-chasing tools available for lathes. How cool would it be, to be able to easily produce a wooden thread – imagine all the applications! Tools, hei by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 01 3D Router Carver: Episode 01 3D Router Carver The 3D Router Carver produces stylish designs using a handheld router, with dedicated templates and a uniquely designed router bit. by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 27 Noise in the Workshop: Noise in the Workshop. This is part of Safety Week 2008, and is a brief discussion about the noise produced by different machines in the workshop. by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 09 Router Bit Review Compression Bit: Episode 09 Linbide TCT Compression Bit by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 06 Bandsaw Circle Cutting: Episode 06 Bandsaw Circle Cutting Bandsaws have always been great at cutting curves. With a simple jig, perfect circles are a breeze. This video demonstrates this homemade jig, and also briefly shows some minor mods that I have made to my 14″ Jet Ba by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 16 The Router Table: Episode 16 The Router Table. The router is an incredibly versatile tool, capable of many, many tasks. One method of using the router is to mount it underneath a table, so the router bit is exposed, and bringing the workpiece to the router, rather than the by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 15 Metal Detection in Reclaimed Timber: Episode 15 Metal Detection in Reclaimed Timber I came across this security device recently and to all intents and purposes, it is exactly the same as the metal detectors sold in woodworking shops (for 2 – 3 times as much). This video is a brief look by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 07 Triton 13in Planer Thicknesser: Episode 07 Triton 13in Planer / Thicknesser The Triton 13in Planer/Thicknesser is an interesting addition to the range of Triton power tools. It is a 2.5HP, 8000 RPM (16000 cuts/min) 330mm x 150mm (max size of stock) thicknesser. It has some quite unusual by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 08 Triton Wet and Dry Sharpener: Episode 08 Triton Wet and Dry Sharpener by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 10 Triton Spindle Sander: Episode 10 Triton Spindle Sander Another horse out of the Triton Stables, the Spindle Sander is an excellent addition for the workshop. Taking spindle sizes from 13mm (1/2 inch) to 76mm (3 inch) all those difficult sanding projects can now be easily perfo by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 40 SawStop at the Melbourne Wood Show: Episode 40 SawStop Some very impressive technology for the woodworking workshop. As seen demonstrated at the Melbourne Timber and Working with Wood Show, October 08. The buggers also give me a bit of stick while filming ? Thanks Brendan! by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 23 Wixey Digital Planer Height Gauge: Episode 23 Wixey Digital Planer Height Gauge. Turning the planer/thicknesser into a precision tool.Available from Professional Woodworker Supplies.More detail in this blog entry Wixey Digital Planer Height Gauge. Update: Since making this video, Wixey hav by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 33 Review of Triton 2300W Circular Saw: Episode 33 Review of Triton 2300W Circular Saw by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 17 Dressing Timber: Episode 17 Dressing Timber. In this episode, we are having a look at dressing timber so that it is flat/straight and square, ready for a project. In this case, we are using some reclaimed Jarrah from an old deck, but the principle is the same if you are p by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 24 Tool Maintenance Cast Iron and Sanders: Episode 24 Tool Maintenance Cast Iron and Sanders For anyone not living in absolute ideal conditions, cast iron is not only magnetic, but “magnetically” attracts rust to it, and so it is important to both protect against rust, and be able to r by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 12 Router Sign Writing: Episode 12 Sign Writing with the Router. It is one of those things that many people want to do when they first buy a set of template guides for their router, and see the picture of router-carved words on the box. Or when you come across a well-made wooden by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 11 Router Bit Carbitool Wheel Cutter: Episode 11 Carbitool Wheel Cutter Carb-i-tool is a Melbourne manufacturing company, producing very high quality router bits in a myriad of styles and designs. One of their rather unique designs is the Wheel Cutter. It comes in 3 sizes – 40mm, 50mm a by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 38 Carbitool Miter Lock Bit by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 18 Router Bit Review Rail and Stile Stacked Bit: Stacked Rail and Stile Router Bit. As discussed very recently on Stu’s Shed, this is a very impressive router bit, and has sold me on the concept of stacked rail and stile bits, rather than having two separate matched bits to perform the same job. by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 26 Safety Week 2008 Introduction: Introduction to Safety Week on the Wood Whisperer Network 2008 A quick introduction and discussion about personal safety equipment, not only using it, but ensuring that the solution actually works for you so that you actually use the equipment when needed by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 25 Sharpening Series Watercooled Grinding Stone: This episode looks at watercooled grinding stones, such as the Triton, Scheppach and Tormek. In this instance, a $A199 Triton Wetstone Sharpener is used to produce an edge on a plane blade of HSS. It also happens to be the last video shot in the old shed, by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 42 Lidwig Clamps: Episode 42 Lidwig Clamps Australian designed clamps, with 100+kg pre-settable clamping pressure and one-handed operation. Made from either glass impregnated resin, or aluminium. by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 19 Router Bit Review Raised Panel Bit: Raised Panel Bit. To complement the rail and stile bit featured last month, the raised panel bit is used to produce the panel that fits into the frame created by the rail and stile. The result is a very traditionally styled raised panel, used for cupboard by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 119 Kerfing on the Tablesaw: I made this video while I was creating a vertical garden for an article in The Shed magazine. Lost the files for a while (and forgot I had shot the video!!), but here it is at long last! by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 118 Lancaster cut video: A quick video of the Lancaster Bomber being cut out. I don’t want to think how long it took this video to actually get done – so many delays, so few windows of opportunity to work on it! I decided to cut my losses and just put together what by Podcast – Stu's Shed
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Episode 101 David and Goliath

Episode 101 David and Goliath

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