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FORUMS & SHORTCUT INDEX
G'day friend - You'll notice the left
hand column on all pages contains a Shortcut Index to major sections
of the forums. There's 2 new sections,
Forum Library
with tons of helpful stuff and
Market Place
replacing Buy Sell n Swap, with a number of new forums for selling like
Woodwork, Timber, Metalwork, Musical Instruments, Marine and more.
The Library and Market Place sections can only be accessed
by clicking on the links in the left column, and via New Posts or iSpy
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FORUMS HELP DESK
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Come on in and introduce yourself. Start with the great Aussie greeting G'day or G'day mate and follow on with your introduction. This is for long time users as well as new members. So if you feel the urge......
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Special cut price deals on tickets to Timber &
Working With Wood Shows and other events. Special deals, offers, discounts etc for
members from whoever we can get to participate.
REGISTERED MEMBERS ONLY.
To register and take part in these special offers.
CLICK HERE
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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...
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4th Jul 2009 03:00 AM
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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.
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A forum for ALL WOODWORKERS.Tell the world about your new product, service, web site, whatever. Announce upcoming woodies events, meetings, exhibitions, etc.
Sponsored by: 2010 Australian Woodturning Symposium
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2nd Jul 2009 11:08 PM
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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! |
4th Jul 2009 09:26 AM
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FREE STUFF PRIZE DRAWS
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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.
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4th Jul 2009 09:19 AM
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FINISHING & RESTORATION
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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.
Forum Sponsored by:
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4th Jul 2009 12:36 PM
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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.
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3rd Jul 2009 06:13 PM
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Make of it as you will.
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27th Jun 2009 02:06 PM
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WOODTURNING FORUMS
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This is a forum for WOODTURNERS both professionals and amateurs alike. Make observations, statements, seek and/or give help and advice, etc.
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4th Jul 2009 02:22 PM
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OK Pen turners here's one for you. Do with it what you will.
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4th Jul 2009 01:36 PM
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WOODWORKING FORUMS - GENERAL
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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.
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4th Jul 2009 01:42 PM
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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.
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4th Jul 2009 08:50 AM
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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.
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1st Jul 2009 08:24 PM
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OK all you toy makers out there, here's a forum just for you. Show us what you can do.
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4th Jul 2009 09:07 AM
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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.
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3rd Jul 2009 12:22 PM
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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.
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14th Jun 2009 09:47 AM
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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.
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4th Jul 2009 12:26 PM
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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.
Sponsored by: Wood N Workshop
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4th Jul 2009 10:37 AM
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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..
Sponsored by: Lets Make Time Clock Co
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25th Jun 2009 10:36 PM
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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.
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17th May 2009 10:05 AM
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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. Sponsored by: Ideal Tools
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4th Jul 2009 02:09 PM
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A forum for Triton & GMC owners and would be owners. Get info and help from other Triton & GMC 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.
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3rd Jul 2009 11:21 AM
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This is your chance to partake in discussions, get or give information and help, etc. on routers and how to use them.
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4th Jul 2009 03:21 AM
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This forum is for those that use CNC machines. Lathes, routers, mills. If it is computer controlled then post it here.
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4th Jul 2009 12:51 PM
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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.
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3rd Jul 2009 01:38 AM
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Add your pics here. Anything you like preferably to do with woodwork.
NO PORN
Sponsored by: Machines4u
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4th Jul 2009 02:24 PM
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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
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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.
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4th Jul 2009 01:56 PM
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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.
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27th Jun 2009 11:54 PM
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Flute, recorder, oboe, basoon, them long black licorice stick things, even bagpipes and all the other woodwinds here's a place for you.
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13th Jun 2009 08:17 PM
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TIMBER
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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.
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4th Jul 2009 02:01 PM
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For those who mill their own and small commercial millers using chainsaw mills, bandsaw slabbers, Lewis saws etc for mobile saw milling.
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4th Jul 2009 02:51 PM
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A forum where members can swap timber with other members.
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2nd Jul 2009 09:28 PM
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A forum for growers and managers of timber plantations.
Exchange ideas, learn new stuff, teach the unteachable about forestry management.
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6th Jun 2009 06:35 PM
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HAND TOOLS & MACHINERY
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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.
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4th Jul 2009 02:20 AM
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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.
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4th Jul 2009 02:07 PM
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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.
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19th Jun 2009 06:51 AM
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A place to post/discuss Dust Extraction/Filters/Cyclones
Forum Sponsored by:
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3rd Jul 2009 10:58 PM
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Got a homemade tool or jig you want to show off? Here's your chance. Show us what you've got
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2nd Jul 2009 11:09 AM
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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
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4th Jul 2009 01:09 PM
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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..
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3rd Jul 2009 07:05 AM
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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.
Sponsored by:
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1st Jul 2009 08:35 PM
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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.
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4th Jul 2009 02:04 PM
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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.
Forum Sponsored by:
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30th Jun 2009 09:40 AM
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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
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3rd Jul 2009 11:35 PM
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4th Jul 2009 08:11 AM
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SPECIAL INTERESTS
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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.
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1st Jul 2009 11:31 PM
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A forum for all those involved in or with an interest in the uniquely Australian Men's Sheds groups. There are well over 200 of these groups scattered across Australia and more on the way.
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29th Jun 2009 09:19 AM
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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.
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27th Jun 2009 07:53 PM
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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.
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4th Jul 2009 08:42 AM
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Woodworking clubs from all over Australia are invited to place information of their upcoming events, news, information, raffle winners etc in this forum.
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24th Jun 2009 10:54 PM
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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.
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WOODEN BOAT FORUM
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4th Jul 2009 02:15 PM
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For BOATS ONLY! This forum is for designs and plans for boats and other things that float on water, NOT for general woodwork.
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3rd Jul 2009 06:13 PM
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4th Jul 2009 08:50 AM
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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.
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4th Jul 2009 02:03 PM
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METALWORK FORUMS
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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.
Forum Sponsored by:
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4th Jul 2009 11:23 AM
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Discussions on welding techniques, machines and related topics
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4th Jul 2009 01:54 PM
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Building, modifying, repairing trailers of all kinds, plus any and all other fabricated metalwork.
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26th Jun 2009 07:26 PM
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WOODIES STUFF
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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.
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25th Jun 2009 10:47 PM
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List your upcoming Woodwork and related event. For clubs, individuals, businesses, organizations, etc.(AUSTRALIAN EVENTS ONLY)
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20th Jun 2009 11:17 PM
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This is your chance to have your say on what ever you wish. Rant and rave. Give someone a pat on the back, or a kick their bum. ONE STIPULATION: Keep it about woodwork and related woodies stuff.
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24th Jun 2009 12:32 AM
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This forum is open to all comers with hints and tips on anything at all to do with woodworking and all its allied crafts and trades.
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4th Jul 2009 07:56 AM
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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.
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3rd Jul 2009 09:32 PM
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Need some feedback or special information then maybe polling the visitors to these forums will give you the answer.
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13th Jun 2009 09:23 PM
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Heard a good joke about woodworking lately? Seen a good comic strip? Maybe know a tall TALE or two that could even be true. Let's hear it from you.
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4th Jul 2009 02:12 PM
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The never ending woodies yarn will keep you enthralled for years as it slowly unfolds form the minds keyboards of hundreds of woodies. Don't just read it. Write it. Be in it. Enjoy it!
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31st Jan 2009 10:31 PM
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O.K. It's quiz time. Answer the questions correctly and the prize will be yours. The prize being the glory of answering and participating. By the way all answers may be correct and not many will be deemed to be wrong.
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25th May 2009 09:52 PM
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A forum to post births, engagements, marriages, deaths, illnesses, wellnesses. Anything currently in your life making you sad, making you happy, making you question what it's all about. You don't really have to be the strong silent type. Leave your Birthday, Christmas, New Year, Anniversary, Easter, etc, greetings, wishes, gripes & grumbles here.
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3rd Jul 2009 07:44 PM
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This forum is for GENERAL
DISCUSSION/DEBATE/CONFRONTATION etc. on any topic you like, so long as it has NOTHING TO DO WITH WOODWORK.
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4th Jul 2009 01:54 PM
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SPONSORS FORUMS
Talk to our sponsors see their latest tools, equipment releases, products, ask for help or information, etc
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HOME RENOVATION
Home Renovations now has
it's own site which can be found
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2nd Jul 2009 09:40 PM
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NOT WOODWORK - MY OTHER LOVES
This section is for those who also have hobbies and interests outside of the woodworking realm. |
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Oils, water colour, pastels, charcoal, pen and wash, sketching etc. Whatever it is if it's on paper or canvas, wood or china. Got a question or want to show it off here's a good place to have a go.
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27th Jun 2009 06:32 PM
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Hardware, software, programming, art, games, etc. Talk about them seek help show us what you've got, BRAG a little.
NO PIRATING PLEASE!
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4th Jul 2009 01:00 AM
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Favorite recipes, favorite place to dine, places not to dine, best meal, worst meal, weirdest food, etc
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13th Jun 2009 10:47 PM
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Road, mountain, BMX, racing, extreme, etc.
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30th Jun 2009 09:49 PM
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Fly, surf, deep sea, pier, river bank, etc. There's a lot of fisherpeople out there let's hear from you.
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1st Jul 2009 09:38 AM
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Mens health, Womens health, everyones health. There are a lot of health issues that we sometimes feel we can't ow wont ttalk about or seek some advice on. Heres a chance to talk to others who may be going or gone through the same thing as you. It could help ease fears and make life a little easier for you. NO DIAGNOSTICS - That's best left to the experts
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4th Jul 2009 02:31 PM
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What do you brew? Stout, pale ale, larger, pilsner, wheat bear, cider, ginger beer, mead, etc, etc. and don't forget the wines Chardy, shiraz, cab sav, pinnot noir, fruit wines, rice wine, etc
Recipes, suppliers, favorites...... come on give it up.
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8th Jun 2009 04:38 PM
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Leadlight, now that you have made that nice cabinet, its time to make the leadlight for it to give it that special look.
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7th May 2009 10:52 AM
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If you do it tell us about it. Where have you been? When? What was it like? Recommend places to visit, camp sites, etc.
Show us your house on wheels, etc
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19th Jun 2009 12:00 PM
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Cars, 4WDs, hot rods, dragsters, classic and vintage vehicles, motorbike, trucks, et
Show us what you've got, make us drool, seek help etc.
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29th Jun 2009 08:55 AM
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Classical, Rock'n'Roll, Swing, Jazz, Heavy Metal, DooWop, Disco, etc, etc, etc.
One of mans most favorite past times is listening to and playing music. Tell us your favorites musical genre, favorite web site, radio station, etc.
Seek info on lost songs, lyrics, etc.
NO PIRATING PLEASE
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4th Jul 2009 11:39 AM
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A section for all the issues and pleasures of having a rural (lifestyle) block.
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29th Jun 2009 06:47 PM
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Pets.... Most of you have one or more, cat, dog, bird, fish, horse, sheep, snake, turtle, etc. Most of you also like to talk about your pets show, them off, etc. Maybe you need some advice on training, feeding, grooming, health issues, etc. OK then, here's a place just for that.
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24th Jun 2009 12:10 PM
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Stills or movies, Brownie box, SLR or digital, help advice and ideas. Show us your best pic.
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30th Jun 2009 03:44 PM
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Football (all codes), cricket, baseball, basketball/netball, swimming, wrestling, boxing, etc, etc, etc.
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28th Apr 2009 02:55 PM
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Been anywhere interesting. Give us a rundown. Recommendations, things to avoid, things you must see, things that didn't live up to expectations.
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3rd Jul 2009 12:47 AM
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Chateau Cardboard Bow or Moet & Chandon, red, white or in between, sticky sweet or vinegar dry. We all have our preferences. Share them with us.
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21st Jun 2009 07:49 PM
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