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Thread: Another Noob
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20th February 2023, 09:12 AM #1
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Another Noob
G'day. I'm not a woodworker, I'm an old signwriter. I haven't worked in the industry for many years but have decided to go back to my old trade and start making timber signs. I'll specialise in genuine Gold Leaf (pic below). I first found the forum googling for info on table saws. I can't justify buying one yet but if I can get some online sales I'll be able to get a new toy
So anyway, I've been looking mostly through the Tools and Routing, as well as Finishing/Spray to brush up on the newer products etc. Have decided to make a basic router bench using a plan I found online. Nothing high tech for now, but will be OK for what I'm doing. I know I should post in the proper section but if anybody can point me towards reasonable priced T Track and Bolts would be appreciated. The bolts seem to be crazy expensive in the places I've looked so far. Maybe that's just the way it is?
Pete
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23rd February 2023, 01:54 AM #2
welcome aboard
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25th February 2023, 10:36 PM #3
G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Pete".....
There are a quite a few members in & around central Queensland with stacks around Brisbane and cross South East Queensland 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
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26th February 2023, 09:57 AM #4
Hi Pete, Welcome to the forums. I did a course in signwriting at art college back in the 80's, I remember the gold leaf pads especially as they were a pain in the backside to apply at first.
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26th February 2023, 09:30 PM #5
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4th March 2023, 02:54 PM #6
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Welcome to the forum Pete.
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4th March 2023, 07:31 PM #7
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5th March 2023, 03:55 PM #8
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Welcome Pete,
There are some awesome router table builds on this forum - well worth checking out.
For T-Track fittings I recommend buying something like this - as the individual piece prices are crazy.
Carbatec Hardware Fitting Kit - 5/16" Thread | Carbatec
For T-Track itself, either Carbatec or Timbecon. I always think the track seems pricey - but I never end up going through much of it.
Hope this helps.
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21st April 2023, 08:18 PM #9
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Thanks for the welcome everyone. Just went to start a thread with pics of my router bench, but I don't have permission to add attachments anymore (even though I did at the start of this thread). I'm assuming there's some kind of rule about being new and posting images, I had a quick look in the rules but couldn't see anything jump out about it. It would take another 2 days read it all. Can anybody shed some light on how/if/when I can post some pics?
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21st April 2023, 09:32 PM #10
Hi Pete, have another go, I’ve just approved you, so you should be good to go now
Cheers
DJ
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21st April 2023, 10:24 PM #11
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Thanks DJ. I've created the thread here https://www.woodworkforums.com/f20/b...30#post2307276
Something weird going on with the pics though. They look upside down when I open the thread but right way up when I click on them?!?
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22nd April 2023, 02:37 AM #12
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