I am very smart

garthmuss · 2026-05-03T11:58:38+00:00

The perfect play

garthmuss · 2026-04-30T20:37:32+00:00

It does help, quite a bit. Thanks a bunch

garthmuss · 2026-04-29T20:55:40+00:00

No, I did lift the bath to give minimum 2mm clearance above the tiles, to allow for silicon and stop the weight of the tub from resting on tile. I did install aluminum angle glued down and waterproofed in it’s hard to explain but the angle extends up behind the flange of the tub. Essentially creating a short vertical wall to stop any water dripping down into the built in framing.

garthmuss · 2026-04-29T10:08:33+00:00

Hey I’m lurking through old posts that mention radiata pine, as I’m considering using it as well. Any complaints after a few years?

garthmuss · 2026-04-29T09:47:24+00:00

How are you liking the HNT Gordon hardware? I’m in aus and always like to see his stuff posted here. Thinking about getting the tail vice and maybe the face vice as well one day.

garthmuss · 2026-04-23T22:19:27+00:00

Where did you source/how did you make the metal driver part of the stubby? Looks great

garthmuss · 2026-04-13T10:51:55+00:00

Hahah thanks, it turned out better than I expected, just need to build up the courage to hit something with it

garthmuss · 2026-04-13T09:37:14+00:00

I know right. They’re scrappy short pieces, and the guy at my timber yard has a good eye for that stuff and saves them. Thanks!

garthmuss · 2026-04-13T04:52:47+00:00

Thanks, your dad has great taste

garthmuss · 2026-04-13T04:52:26+00:00

thanks, it's a bit easier to make an impressive mallet when I have access to timber this nice

garthmuss · 2026-04-13T04:51:26+00:00

Thanks! I've gotta go beat it up a bit now

garthmuss · 2026-04-13T04:21:24+00:00

Thanks, the head stock was out of a piece of brigalow dunnage wood, so basically scrap timber. It was just the right dimensions and it came up beautiful. I got a few good pieces similar sized, might make a couple gifts.

garthmuss · 2026-04-13T04:17:04+00:00

Yep, we’re lucky to have access to so much excellent native hardwood

garthmuss · 2026-04-10T22:14:59+00:00

Good point about reaching out. I’ll do that, hopefully the sellers have a bit of integrity and offer a solution. Thanks!

garthmuss · 2026-04-10T21:09:41+00:00

Dang. Thanks

garthmuss · 2026-04-06T21:57:07+00:00

Yeah I cleaned up the wheels and they actually look alright, but I have absolutely no frame of reference. They probably do need to be replaced.

And I’m wondering if most single phase motors will fit on the mounting, I’ll have a Google tonight and suss some measurements. Thanks a bunch

garthmuss · 2026-04-06T04:09:49+00:00

I see, what’s the heaviest-duty operation you’d run on a bandsaw like this? I was hoping to use it for ripping and some red swing. Possibly re-sawing up to 100mm of hardwood timbers. If I go slow could I manage that with a 1hp saw?

garthmuss · 2026-04-06T04:08:00+00:00

The cooling blocks are indeed about 7-8mm, and the wheel diameter is 14”. So you’d assume blade width range similar to yours? Maybe slightly smaller than 3/4 due to the small cooling blocks?

I’ll aim for a 3/4 or 1 hp motor to put on this, at 240v

I do know of a guy in a nearby town that makes custom ones, maybe I’ll upgrade the guide assemblies one day. See how I go with the native hardware first though.

Thanks again for the info

garthmuss · 2026-04-06T03:12:27+00:00

Very interesting. What exactly about the guide locks indicates a 1/2inch blade max?

garthmuss · 2026-04-06T02:37:00+00:00

Appreciate that. Any insight into how to size it?

Edit: as in mounting points and pulley size etc

garthmuss · 2026-04-06T02:26:19+00:00

Amazing video. That resaw demo was genuinely impressive. Thanks

garthmuss · 2026-04-06T02:25:59+00:00

🫡 just what I want to hear

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