With Great Power comes Great Responsibility

Or in other words, just because you CAN do something, does not necessarily make it a good idea! So after getting as far as I could (be bothered) in a day setting up to have another go with the Pen Wizard, I wanted to try it, and a new carbide cutter out. I decided to [...]

Carbide Cutters

In preparation for a serious attempt with the Beall Pen Wizard, I had a close look at what cutter profiles were available.  I was particularly interested in some form of side-mill (traditional straight cutter if it was a router bit), 1/2 round, laser bit.  Went through a number of cutters, and they looked ok, but [...]

Summer Down Under

With recent rains, the pool certainly topped up quickly. In hindsight, finishing off the job by pumping the rainwater that had collected in the spa pool was not the best move: trying to conserve water in a desert country sometimes is more work than it’s worth. However despite the distinct green tinge that the pool [...]

Originals

If you happen to be a fortunate owner of the original Triton 2400W Circular Saw (TSA001), and anyone with the 2400W Triton Router (TRA001), Carbatec Melbourne has acquired a bunch of the original brushes for these tools (didn’t realise, but they are interchangeable which is also worth knowing). The TSA001 is the original Triton saw [...]

On the First Day of December

“My true love said to me It time to start thinking about Christmas” So with that in mind, this very shed-related Xmas carol seemed particularly suitable: Deck the Shed with bits of Wattle Deck the shed with bits of wattle fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la Whack some gum leaves in a bottle fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la All the shops are open Sundays [...]

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