Surprise – A New Triton Electric Planer
I was having a bit of a look at the US version of the Triton website, and found something unusual, and unexpected Triton 3 Bladed Electric Planer A 3 bladed Triton electric planer. The reason it was...
View ArticleEpisode 12 Router Sign Writing
Sign Writing with the Router. It is one of those things that many people want to do when they first buy a set of template guides for their router, and see the picture of router-carved words on the...
View ArticleOff to the Melbourne Wood Show!
No, not time to panic yet – you haven’t missed it. I’m spending some time there this afternoon helping to set up the Triton stand, make sure all the equipment is ready etc. Of course, that does mean...
View ArticleAir as a Workshop Tool
Thinking about it, there is hardly a tool that I’ve added to the workshop that I really knew what to expect from it, or whether it would be as useful as the price indicated. In part I hope that this...
View ArticleThe Great Shed Cleanout
(Which precedes the Great Shed Cleanup!) Headed out tonight with a view of getting an idea of stuff that will in all likelihood be finding (or at least looking for) a new home over the next few weeks...
View ArticleSome more tools Ebayed
Again, starting at 99c (sure hope I don’t get too burnt!) Triton Powered Respirator 250mm GMC SCMS Triton Plunge Drill Triton Router Template & Accessory Kit Full description in the Ebay listing....
View ArticleDVDs Went
All those Taunton DVDs sold, which is great…..is a start towards my shed upgrade budget! Nothing else to add really – I did include a SuperJaws, lathe and Powered Saw Tabe, so again, anyone interested…..
View ArticleNostalgia – an early woodworking video!
Going though some old files, and came across this 7 second clip of a modification I made to the GMC thicknesser. Guess this actually qualifies as my first woodworking video (despite its short length)....
View ArticleSome AMAZING saw blade prices
Just had a little heads-up about some Triton saw blades going at-cost on an eBay store. I’m not sure who the seller is, but I have a feeling they will prove to be on the level (given the source of the...
View ArticleCourier Trucks (and Tools!)
Isn’t it the best feeling when a courier truck pulls up outside, and you just know it has at least one box in there with your name on it, containing new tools? Had a few arrive from the Ebay store...
View ArticleBig tool catalogue going online
They are not the first tool store online (for Australia), but given their product range, they are about to become a serious contender. I speak of GMC – Global Machinery Company, which has its Head...
View ArticleBattle of the Blades
Over the next few weeks I will start running the various saw blades that I have gathered through their paces in a number of different cutting situations to see how they compare, and handle the typical...
View ArticleStarting out on a lathe
This is a comment I made on the Australian Woodworking BB in reference to giving turning a try- thought it would be good recording it here as well. You can still do some pretty acceptable work on a $99...
View ArticleGMC founders over the drill
This is an article from the Herald Sun (Fleur Leyden) that was pointed out to me (I missed it) from 17 July 08. In it, it mentions the possibility that GMC is being considered for sale (among other...
View ArticleEnd of Triton / GMC in Bunnings
News just to hand, and this is public knowledge from Bunnings staff (who are shattered btw (they don’t want to see the end of the orange tools)). Bunnings has ceased all trading with GMC, which...
View ArticleAir Compressor Health
Do you take enough care of the health of your air compressor? Do you know what your air compressor is breathing in? How’s the compressor’s fluids? 3 questions I haven’t given much, if any thought to,...
View ArticleBack to my previous post….
Coincidentally, (kind of) I just had a courier delivery from GMC of some tools that I am getting to review. The unlimited rebate planer (GMC) and the new Triton 184mm saw I was keeping an eye out for...
View ArticleA Few Quick Photos of GMC Full Width Planer
Photo 1 & 2 – Planer, with coke can to give idea of scale. Photo 3 – The accessories that are also provided – replacement brushes, drive belt, fence etc
View ArticleA Few Quick Photos of GMC Unlimited Rebate Planer
Photo 1 & 2 Unlimited Rebate Planer Photo 3 With guard fully retracted as it would be for a deep rebate Photo 4 Closeup of cutter drum Photo 5 Underside Photo 6 Accessories, including spare drive...
View ArticleEpisode 37 GMC 180mm Power Planer
Episode 37 GMC 180mm Power Planer Keep an eye out for the magic couch, and the blooper track at the end…. I had an operator problem (forgot to turn on the vac), and had to reshoot some of the video....
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