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FORUMS HELP DESK
FORUM RULES
If you are not familiar with the rules of these forums then please read the posts in this. You may save yourself and others a lot of problems down the track.
by ubeaut
24th Aug 2007 11:26 PM Go to last post
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PRODUCT REVIEWS
Tried a new product recently, done a course, got a new power tool, etc. Want to tell us all about it then here's a chance. You are invited to write a product review/s and as an incentive there's a special reward See inside for more details...
by 2oolman
17th May 2008 08:19 AM Go to last post
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EMPLOYMENT
Looking for employment or an employee, full time, part time, casual. Need someone to do a job for you, or want to put yourself out there for self employed work. Heres a place to try. No guarantees but at least it puts your name out there.
15th May 2008 07:25 PM Go to last post
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COMMERCIAL ADVERTISEMENTS
Got a business? Want to advertise your business, products, services, etc and not get into trouble? This is the forum where you can do just that. For a fee. With an average of 14 - 15 million hits per month from well over 1/4 million unique visitors monthly this is one way to be seen. No guarantees but worth a try.
1st Apr 2008 08:40 PM Go to last post
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FORUMS INFO, HELP, DISCUSSION & FEEDBACK
This forum is for information, feedback, suggestions and discussion on matters related to the forums and their use. Use it to report problems, or get help with using the forums etc.

General posts should be placed in the appropriate forum NOT HERE!
by ubeaut
17th May 2008 11:12 AM Go to last post
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FREE STUFF PRIZE DRAWS

CLICK HERE TO VIEW A LIST OF FUTURE PRIZES AS WELL AS PAST PRIZE WINNERS. LAST UPDATED: 22nd October 2007
Sub-Forums FREE STUFF PRIZE DRAWS  -  FREE STUFF - ADMIN FORUM
FREE STUFF PRIZE DRAWS
FREE STUFF PRIZE DRAWS will be conducted on a regular basis. With prizes being donated by woodworking businesses. To be eligible to win you must be a currently active member of these forums.
17th May 2008 12:27 AM Go to last post
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FINISHING & RESTORATION

Forum Sponsored by:- U-Beaut Polishes
Sub-Forums FINISHING  -  UPHOLSTERY & SOFT FURNISHINGS

FINISHING
A forum for ALL WOODWORKERS, FINISHERS, RESTORERS, etc. both professional and amateur, to seek and give help, make observations and statements, etc. On anything to do with finishing, and restoration.

by Calm
17th May 2008 02:34 PM Go to last post
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RESTORATION
Got an antique you need to restore. Don't strip it and coat it with polyurethane and ruin it's value. Check in here for traditional finishes and genuine restoration help. Find out the ins and outs and how to keep or enhance it's value. Not just for furniture.
by astrid
17th May 2008 10:17 PM Go to last post
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UPHOLSTERY
Make of it as you will.
by Ali G
8th May 2008 12:53 AM Go to last post
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WOODWORKING FORUMS - GENERAL

Sub-Forums:    WOODWORK GENERAL        -        WOODTURNING GENERAL 
WOODTURNING ORNAMENTAL  -  WOODTURNING PENS  -  WOODCARVING
SCROLLERS FORUM    -    INTARSIA     -     MARQUETRY    -    BOX MAKING 
BANDSAWN BOXES      -   FESTOOL FORUM    -    TRITON OWNERS/USERS  
ROUTING FORUM         -   ROUTER JIGS         -       
GREEN WOODWORKING

WOODWORK - GENERAL
A forum for ALL WOODWORKERS both professional and amateur to seek and give help, make observations and statements, etc. On anything to do with general woodwork and cabinet making.

 

Sub-Forums: GREEN WOODWORKING
18th May 2008 12:01 AM Go to last post
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WOODTURNING - GENERAL
This is a forum for WOODTURNERS both professionals and amateurs alike. Make observations, statements, seek and/or give help and advice, etc.

by rsser
17th May 2008 11:30 PM Go to last post
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WOODTURNING - PEN TURNING
OK Pen turners here's one for you. Do with it what you will.
17th May 2008 10:37 PM Go to last post
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WOODCARVING
A forum for WOODCARVERS both professional and amateur to seek and give help, make observations and statements, etc. On the subject of woodcarving, sculpture, whittling and related fields.
16th May 2008 11:27 PM Go to last post
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SCROLLERS FORUM
This forum is for the fast growing scrollsaw fraternity. Both professional and amateur scrollers are invited to seek and give help, make observations and statements, etc. On anything to do with scrollsaws and scrolling. If all you have is a fretsaw don't despair, just ask anyway.
by Red Gum
15th May 2008 05:07 PM Go to last post
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INTARSIA
Here's a chance to show off what you can do with your intarsia work. Got a problem, new idea plans or anything you want to share with others? This is the place to do it.
by keju
10th May 2008 05:58 PM Go to last post
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MARQUETRY
This traditional form of decorative and art woodwork is steeped in history and is still very popular today. Here is your chance to show off your work and offer or receive help, designs, timber info, etc, etc.
by Ashwood
16th May 2008 02:11 PM Go to last post
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BOX MAKING
This forum is specially for all you box makers out there and there are a lot of you. Seek help - offer help - show us your work, etc.
17th May 2008 09:25 PM Go to last post
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CLOCKS
Do you make clocks and wantto share then heres a forum just for you. Grandfather clocks, wooden movement clocks, mantle clocks, naked (see the innards) clocks, everything from sticking a quartz movement into a chunk of wood right on through to the big fancy ones. Let's see 'em, talk about 'em, help with 'em etc..
15th May 2008 07:27 PM Go to last post
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BANDSAWN BOXES
Here's a chance to show off what you can do with bandsawn boxes. Got a problem or a new idea you want to share? Go for it.
17th May 2008 09:35 AM Go to last post
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FESTOOL FORUM
Got a Festool product or thinking about getting one? Having a problem and need some specific information? Ask questions, get help or generally talk about your Festools. Help and information isn't far away.
Sponsered by: Ideal Tools

by boban
17th May 2008 11:43 PM Go to last post
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TRITON OWNERS/USERS
A forum for Triton owners and would be owners. Get info and help from other Triton owners/users. Find out what's new and how it works. Air your views and get opinions from fellow users of these excellent Australian products.
17th May 2008 10:41 PM Go to last post
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ROUTING FORUM
This is your chance to partake in discussions, get or give information and help, etc. on routers and how to use them.

by Rocker
17th May 2008 12:08 PM Go to last post
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CNC Machines
This forum is for those that use CNC machines. Lathes, routers, mills. If it is computer controlled then post it here.
17th May 2008 08:23 AM Go to last post
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ROUTER JIGS
Forum for router jigs, Woodrat, Gifkin, etc. etc. etc. Got a problem? Figured out how to use the thing? Found something new it will do? Found something it can't do. Then post it here.
17th May 2008 10:43 PM Go to last post
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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
This forum is for the many thousands of woodworkers who are involved in making musical instrument. Luthiers, makers of harp, violins, marimbas and other percussion instruments, recorder and other woodwind instruments. Have your say seek help, give help, show off your work etc.
18th May 2008 12:13 AM Go to last post
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HI FI EQUIPMENT
We've got musical instruments so the equipment that brings the final sound to life in your home. This forum is for makers etc of speakers and other nifty Hi Fi stuff.
14th May 2008 05:58 PM Go to last post
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TIMBER
TIMBER
A forum for ALL WOODWORKERS both professional and amateur to seek and give help, make observations and statements, etc. regarding timber. Supply, availability, characteristics, etc.
17th May 2008 09:41 PM Go to last post
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SMALL TIMBER MILLING
For those who mill their own and small commercial millers using chainsaw mills, bandsaw slabbers, Lewis saws etc for mobile saw milling.
by dvdhack
15th May 2008 08:34 AM Go to last post
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TIMBER SWAP
A forum where members can swap timber with other members.
17th May 2008 10:34 PM Go to last post
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FORESTRY MANAGEMENT
A forum for growers and managers of timber plantations. Exchange ideas, learn new stuff, teach the unteachable about forestry management.
14th May 2008 02:23 PM Go to last post
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HAND TOOLS & MACHINERY
HAND TOOLS - POWERED
A forum for ALL WOODWORKERS both professional and amateur to seek and give help, make observations and statements, etc. regarding powered hand tools. A great way to get advice before spending your hard earned on a new tool.

by BobL
17th May 2008 10:36 PM Go to last post
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HAND TOOLS - UNPOWERED
This one's for the Dark Siders. Users, collectors and lovers of good old unpowered hand tools. No screaming motors, no power cords or batteries, just good old fashioned person power.
17th May 2008 10:33 PM Go to last post
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JAPANESE HAND TOOLS
A forum for the discussion of Japanese hand Tools. What makes them good, how to tell the good tools from the bad, and how to use and look after them.
by Sheets
17th May 2008 05:33 AM Go to last post
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HOMEMADE TOOLS AND JIGS ETC.
Got a homemade tool or jig you want to show off? Here's your chance. Show us what you've got
17th May 2008 10:44 AM Go to last post
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SHARPENING
How do you sharpen your turning tools, carving tools, plane blades, router and moulding blades, etc. Ideas and help for newbies. New or advanced techniques, old, tried and true methods. How, when, why, etc

16th May 2008 10:45 AM Go to last post
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INCRA JIGS
Got an Incra Jig? Here's a forum for you. Get and give, help, tips, information etc. This forum will be monitored closely by specialists in Incra Jigs..

17th May 2008 06:12 PM Go to last post
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TABLE SAWS & COMBINATIONS
Seek help and info on the workhorse of the workshop. Talk to other owners and users before you buy. Find out how to fine tune and maintain the most expensive machine you're likely to own, etc.
by Burnsy
17th May 2008 11:32 PM Go to last post
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RADIAL ARM SAWS, MOULDERS, THICKNESSERS, ETC
Seek or give help on setting up and maintaining and fine tuning these machines. Get advice and info from other users and owners before you buy.
by erga
16th May 2008 09:14 PM Go to last post
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BANDSAWS
The bandsaw is one of the more important pieces of machinery in the workshop. Now it has its own forum. Use it to seek help, give help, pass on hints and tips, etc.
by MrFixIt
17th May 2008 12:12 AM Go to last post
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GENERAL & SMALL MACHINERY
Drill press, lathes, all small machinery at the lower end of the market and aimed at the hobby woodworker. Anything not covered in the above forums
by Rattrap
17th May 2008 07:41 PM Go to last post
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ANTIQUE AND COLLECTABLE TOOLS AND MACHINES
by sumu
14th May 2008 07:23 AM Go to last post
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SPECIAL INTERESTS
WOOD WHISPERING WOMEN
For the woman who is serious and passionate about her woodwork. Here's chance for the woodworking women of Australia and the World to strut their stuff. Show us your work, give of your expertise and seek help in all facets of woodwork. From carving, turning, pyrography and intarsia to cabinet/furniture making, finishing, sculpture and anything else wood related.
by Wolffie
15th May 2008 08:44 AM Go to last post
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WOODWORKERS WITH DISABILITIES
A special forum for anyone with a disability whether it be mild or major. This forum may give you the help and ideas you need to carry out woodworking projects. You in turn may be able to help others in the same situation as yourself with hints tips and info on how you cope with your own special disability.
18th May 2008 12:14 AM Go to last post
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SAFETY
Not asking you to be health and safety officers, but if you have a health or safety concern, ideas, a fix for a problem or anything health and safety related, then put it here.
by rileyp
16th May 2008 07:40 PM Go to last post
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DESIGN & DESIGNING / GOOGLE SKETCHUP
How do you get your designs and plans etc onto paper, CAD, Open Office, Coral, Adobe Illustrator, Google Sketchup, etc? Show us what you use and how. Offer or ask for help. Use this forum to also share Google Sketchup plans and ideas, get help with a project. Attach plans in .skp not .jpg please so others can edit them and upload them after the edit. DO NOT post if you have an issue with others using your ideas.
15th May 2008 10:22 AM Go to last post
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CLUB EVENTS - News & Information
Woodworking clubs from all over Australia are invited to place information of their upcoming events, news, information, raffle winners etc in this forum.
by Cruzi
9th May 2008 08:44 PM Go to last post
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WOODWORK PICS
Add your pics here. Anything you like preferably to do with woodwork.
NO PORN
17th May 2008 06:10 PM Go to last post
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TIMBER and working with WOOD SHOWS
For everything to do with the Timber abnd Working With Wood Shows (WWWShows) Info from the Organizers, feedback from Exhibitors and the public. Meeting places for groups. New features, etc, etc.

17th May 2008 11:21 PM Go to last post
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  MOVING PICTURES

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WOODEN BOAT FORUM
BOAT BUILDING / REPAIRING
17th May 2008 11:10 PM Go to last post
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BOAT DESIGNS / PLANS
For BOATS ONLY! This forum is for designs and plans for boats and other things that float on water, NOT for general woodwork.
17th May 2008 02:16 PM Go to last post
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BOAT RESOURCES / PRODUCT SEARCH
by PAR
16th May 2008 01:51 AM Go to last post
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MISC BOAT RELATED STUFF
by Daddles
16th May 2008 09:43 PM Go to last post
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Michael Storer Wooden Boat Plans
For the multitude of wooden boat fans that use, and need info on Michael Storer Wooden Boat Plans. Put your questions etc here and they will be answered and dealt with quicker and easier by the man himself and others in the know.
by PAR
17th May 2008 02:41 PM Go to last post
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METALWORK FORUMS

Sub-Forums METALWORK FORUM  -  WELDING
METALWORK FORUM
Yeah, yeah, I know these are supposed to be Woodwork Forums, but many woodworkers also do a lot of metal work. Here is a forum for those who dare to work in metal. Use it wisely.
17th May 2008 11:21 PM Go to last post
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WELDING
Discussions on welding techniques, machines and related topics
by fubar
17th May 2008 10:45 PM Go to last post
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HOME RENOVATION

Sub-Forums STRUCTURAL RENOVATION, ROOFING, DEMOLITION, etc  -  DOORS, WINDOWS, ARCHITRAVES & SKIRTS ETC  -  PAINTING, PLASTERING, TILING, DECORATING, etc.  -  FLOORING, DECKING, STUMPS, etc   -  PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, HEATING, COOLING, etc  -  KITCHENS, BATHROOMS, THEATRES, etc  -  BRICKWORK, CONCRETING, PAVING, RENDERING, etc  -  LANDSCAPING, GARDENING, OUTDOORS  -  THE GARDEN SHED  -  GENERAL ODDS N SODS

THESE FORUMS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR POSTING
The NEW Renovate Forum can be found
HERE
and is
NOW OPEN for new postings

All members registered before 10:00am 16 May 2008 will automatically be registered on the new forum,
but will need to log in to be able to post into the new forum. Anyone registered here after 10:00am 16 May 2008
will have to register as a member of the new site before they will be able to post.

Clicking on any of the above links will take you directly to that forum on the new site.

STRUCTURAL RENOVATION, ROOFING, DEMOLITION, etc
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DOORS, WINDOWS, ARCHITRAVES & SKIRTS ETC
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PAINTING, PLASTERING, TILING, DECORATING, etc.
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FLOORING, DECKING, STUMPS, etc.
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PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, HEATING, COOLING, etc
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KITCHENS, BATHROOMS, THEATRES, etc
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BRICKWORK, CONCRETING, PAVING, RENDERING, etc
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LANDSCAPING, GARDENING, OUTDOORS
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THE GARDEN SHED
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GENERAL ODDS N SODS
Anything that doesn't seem to fit into another category can go in here. Make this your last resort, look at the other forums before just dumping it in here.
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