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Dibbers
11th July 2017, 03:56 PM
G'day all, I'm new to the forum and semi-new to woodworking.

My father was a chippy so i picked up some basics from him, but as i've recently bought a townhouse with a single car garage, i'm turning that into a mini workshop (very mini as i have to share it with the household junk).

I'm currently accumulating the basics (hand & power tools) from anywhere and everywhere that has decent quality for cheap.

One question i wanted to ask to get the ball rolling, I remember many years ago my Dad had a Makita Mitre Saw that you could flip in its stand and it would turn into a mini table saw (combination saws i think is the technical term), I've seen a few on UK tools sites, but was wondering why they aren't available in Australia? Unfortunately, Dad leant his to someone and can't remember who but if i track them down i want that thing back!!! was a great space saver!

crowie
11th July 2017, 09:48 PM
G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Dibbers".
There are a stack members across the Sydney area plus the rest of the country.....
You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
Make sure you show off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP [Work In Progress] photos with build notes.
Enjoy the forum.
Enjoy your woodwork......
Cheers crowie

PS - Keep an eye out for a get together at Katoomba & Camden for the Sydney area forum members.
Also the Sydney Wood Show is next month and there are a few of us meeting up...
Great way to met & make friends.

May I suggest you ask the Makita question on the power tool sub-section to gain a wider audience & thus better chance of answers...
Wait the "Market Place" as there is often some good machinery for sale....

old1955
14th July 2017, 05:44 PM
Welcome to the forum.

JJF
19th July 2017, 08:00 AM
Welcome to a forum Dibbers

Christos
19th July 2017, 08:18 AM
Welcome to the forum.

Treecycle
25th July 2017, 10:17 PM
Welcome to the forum. Is this (https://www.livecopper.co.za/products/makita-flip-over-saw-lf1000-260mm-1650w) the type of saw you refer to? Don't seem to be freely available in Aus if it is.

Dibbers
25th July 2017, 10:22 PM
Welcome to the forum. Is this (https://www.livecopper.co.za/products/makita-flip-over-saw-lf1000-260mm-1650w) the type of saw you refer to? Don't seem to be freely available in Aus if it is.Thanks mate. Yeah that looks pretty close. The fram was a bit more minamilist (im pretty sure the saw wouldve been 30+ years old by now) but thats pretty much it

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