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  1. 19th August 2008, 01:02 PM #1
    DJL50wo
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    Default Hello from Cincinnati, Ohio USA

    Hello!

    I am a woodworker from the USA. Looking forward to see how woodworking is done down-under. I love tools as much as woodworking. Interested to see what brands of tools are used in Australia vs the USA.
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  2. 19th August 2008, 10:05 PM #2
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    Welcome aboard, DJL. This is the best there is.

    The biggest difference you'll probably see is with power tools. Most of Oosa (USA) is 60Hz, 110v; Oz (AUS) is usually 50Hz, 220v. Some of the tools are identical, e.g. MC900 wood lathe has a minimum speed of 500 rpm, whereas Harbor Freight 34706 is 600 rpm; same-o same-o except for the paint colour AFICT. Note the weird spelling. Bookmark an Australian slang dictionary, and get accustomed to the metric religious wars.

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  3. 19th August 2008, 11:03 PM #3
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    G'day Fireball,
    Seeing as how you're from Cincinatti!
    Woodworking in OZ is much the same.........only better
    Had to say that..........Welcome aboard!!
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  4. 19th August 2008, 11:08 PM #4
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    Yes, welcome DJ have fun.
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    A good edge takes a little sweat!!
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  5. 20th August 2008, 08:31 AM #5
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    DJL, welcome to the club, like Joe said this is the best forum on earth.
    Have fun here.
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  6. 20th August 2008, 01:24 PM #6
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    Welcome DJL....

    Your definetly at the best forum around!!!

    Ed
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  7. 21st August 2008, 09:49 AM #7
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    G'day DJL and welcome to the fun faire!

    Joe has told you all about us so settle back and enjoy the ride>
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