Grebel Posted May 15, 2017 Share Whats wrong with a healthy gap?Thigh Gap.jpg No need to post your woodwork..... Steven Knoetze (sk27), the nerd, Capricorn and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted May 15, 2017 Share No need to post your woodwork..... carrera4s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanJan Posted May 15, 2017 Share Hi Guys Would you please share where you purchase your wood working power tools (in JHB preferably if they do not ship)? I would like to replace a router (and bits), orbital sander and jigsaw. I am a bit out of touch with the cost of things. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted May 15, 2017 Share Hi Guys Would you please share where you purchase your wood working power tools (in JHB preferably if they do not ship)? I would like to replace a router (and bits), orbital sander and jigsaw. I am a bit out of touch with the cost of things. Thanks! Hardware centre in Randburg, one of the few places that keep quality tools these days Pants Boy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched@Birth Posted May 15, 2017 Share Yoh ... that gap though Not sure what gap you're referring to? There's a slight thickness difference, which is casting a shadow, not a gap. They asked that it's not too "finished". The sample I was asked to replicate: Finished goods: Edited May 15, 2017 by Stretched@Birth Long Wheel Base, carrera4s, DJR and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched@Birth Posted May 15, 2017 Share Hi Guys Would you please share where you purchase your wood working power tools (in JHB preferably if they do not ship)? I would like to replace a router (and bits), orbital sander and jigsaw. I am a bit out of touch with the cost of things. Thanks!Try www.tools4wood.co.za Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plentipotential Posted May 15, 2017 Share Hi Guys Would you please share where you purchase your wood working power tools (in JHB preferably if they do not ship)? I would like to replace a router (and bits), orbital sander and jigsaw. I am a bit out of touch with the cost of things. Thanks!Router. I would look at a Triton, 2nd hand with a table. Bits from hardware Centre. Orbital sander. Bosch, blue, loads of options. Pick one and price check. Jigsaw has me stumped as I have an Elu that's 30 years old and still one of the best I've used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccc whippet Posted May 16, 2017 Share I have 3 routers I use for trimming to a template. TritonMakita Maktec The triton...just sounds like it is gona fall apart any day now The makita has been back 3 times under warranty. The maktec is still strong. Personally I prefer makita for woodwork jobbing...but the maktec has certain earned it place in my workshop...but once again DIY or to run 8 hours a day Jigsaw...Bosch would be my first choice...make sure you understand what you require...scroll type cutting...long fast cuts etc...before you outlay the cash...gst 160 bce Orbital sander...Bosch wins again...but make sure you get the one which peforms the task required...i.e. 6 or 8 inch disc...vibration free...speed control...etc ...Gex 125 -150 ave my choice. Festool if I could afford it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted May 16, 2017 Share Festool if I could afford it.From my limited experience Festool will leave you underwhelmed and wishing you'd spent your money elsewhere. Also their support here is less than stellar. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pants Boy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrera4s Posted May 16, 2017 Share From my limited experience Festool will leave you underwhelmed and wishing you'd spent your money elsewhere. Also their support here is less than stellar. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I have a few Festools and love them all, but not sure that they are that much better than Bosch Blue / Makita. Probably will not buy Festool again. I recently bought a Bosch 150 BCE jigsaw - wow what an upgrade to my previous, 30 year old Black and Decker! . I read a few reviews before deciding on it and most of the reviews rated it much better than the Festool. For a router, just make sure that you can have both a 1/4 and 1/2 inch collet for safety. (I have a Makita table mounted router that only have a 1/2 inch collet and I am always a bit nervous when using the sleeve reducer.) For basic DIY, the Bosch Green 1400W will suffice. Have a look at this website: www.routingwithdenis.co.za/. Some very good router training - he recommends the Triton for table mounted work and the Bosch for hand-held work. Also check out www.toolcraft.co.za (Although Cape Town based). the nerd and Capricorn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanD Posted May 16, 2017 Share Not sure what gap you're referring to? There's a slight thickness difference, which is casting a shadow, not a gap. They asked that it's not too "finished". The sample I was asked to replicate: Finished goods: Is it me or does anyone else see the weird smiling face in that first pic? carrera4s, Ed-Zulu, Flemish Lion and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrera4s Posted May 16, 2017 Share Is it me or does anyone else see the weird smiling face in that first pic? The Tree is watching you... AlanD, Hairy and BSG 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted May 16, 2017 Share Maybe you guys can help me out.I am looking to add a section ontop of my vibracrete. like these panels above.Now the material is the important part. I am looking for those pressed plastic boards that look like wood. Or even the complete extension.Something like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted May 16, 2017 Share Maybe you guys can help me out.I am looking to add a section ontop of my vibracrete. like these panels above.Now the material is the important part. I am looking for those pressed plastic boards that look like wood. Or even the complete extension.Something like thisDecking? should be easy to find. https://www.google.com/search?q=plastic+decking+south+africa&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b&gfe_rd=cr&ei=9RUbWcONDOqo8wfaioGgCw Eddy Gordo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pants Boy Posted May 17, 2017 Share Made a couple of more crates of rubber band guns. Three models done for now, next up is a Gattling gun. Beesrib, Stretched@Birth, DJR and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 17, 2017 Share Made a couple of more crates of rubber band guns. Three models done for now, next up is a Gattling gun. WhatsApp Image 2017-05-17 at 09.24.25.jpegPants ... what do you retail these for ... or do you have a www on can look at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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