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6th June 2022, 09:22 PM
Thread: Concealed Hinges
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Hi max86, I was just reading through this and...
Hi max86,
I was just reading through this and I was wondering how this went? Did you have success with a standard hinge?
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18th October 2020, 08:01 PM
Thread: Essential tools: have your say!
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you def need a 2mm pacer. the Staedtler...
you def need a 2mm pacer. the Staedtler Mars-Technico Mechanical Pencil 2mm | Officeworks
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28th June 2020, 04:41 PM
Thread: Red gum blanks
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Thank you for the Advise. It is a lovley deep red...
Thank you for the Advise. It is a lovley deep red colour but no special features. I think i will just stack it up in the shed!
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26th June 2020, 08:33 PM
Thread: Some Old Cootamundra Wattle
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I wanted to see him at the Gympie muster this...
I wanted to see him at the Gympie muster this year but corona.....
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26th June 2020, 07:39 PM
Thread: Red gum blanks
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Red gum blanks
Hello all,
Today I was putting some off cuts for fire wood in my car from work today.
I noticed some red gum amongst other bits that would suit pen turning and was wondering if anyone would be... -
19th June 2020, 06:06 PM
Thread: Some Old Cootamundra Wattle
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This looks great!!! I also love the song...
This looks great!!! I also love the song cootamundra wattle. It is all flowering now which is super nice.
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16th August 2018, 09:18 PM
Thread: Will pen turning only ever be a hobby?
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Will pen turning only ever be a hobby?
G'day everyone.
I have been thinking about setting up for pen turning for a while now. I have been wondering if there is any potential to make some extra coin if I can produce a quality enough... -
13th July 2018, 10:21 PM
Thread: New Guinea Rosewood offcuts - 5 pieces
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QUEENSLAND Hey mate, I would like to come and have a...
Hey mate,
I would like to come and have a look at this timber of possible. I live on the sunny coast! Where abouts are you?
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18th June 2017, 02:23 PM
Thread: Material choice for walk in wardrobe
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How did this job end up going? Is there any...
How did this job end up going? Is there any pictures?
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8th October 2016, 06:29 AM
Thread: Material choice for walk in wardrobe
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I agree alot with what everyone is saying....
I agree alot with what everyone is saying. Painting after install will be painful and difficult to get a good finish without spraying paint on.
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23rd February 2016, 07:09 PM
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If the fence is like a panel saw then you should...
If the fence is like a panel saw then you should be able to pull it back to be in front of the blade.
If not then maybe you could build a fence out of scrap (making sure in runs parallel to the... -
14th February 2016, 05:21 PM
Thread: Underbench kitchen island floor shelves
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Looks great, good job mate!! Sent from my...
Looks great, good job mate!!
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13th February 2016, 08:22 PM
Thread: How Sharp is Sharp Enough?
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I recon what you are doing is plenty. If it...
I recon what you are doing is plenty. If it performs to the standard you require, then I don't think there is any value spending your time or money on making it sharper then that.
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1st September 2014, 10:11 PM
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Right angle attachment for dremel v right angle drill
Greetings all,
I was recently considering getting a dremel and I could really use a right angle drill at work.
I found a right angle attachment for a dremel and was wondering if anyone has... -
21st August 2014, 10:33 PM
Thread: Biscuit Joiner which is the best
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I can vouch for the lemello machines. We have a...
I can vouch for the lemello machines. We have a few at work and they are great. Fast to set and they stay set, we use them in ply and teak and they are great machines.i would recommend them, not sure...
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19th August 2014, 08:38 PM
Thread: Stanley block plane problems
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That's what I was thinking...
That's what I was thinking...
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4th September 2013, 08:34 PM
Thread: A few bargains on the weekend
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Do you go there often?
Do you go there often?
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29th August 2013, 07:23 PM
Thread: A few bargains on the weekend
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Yes that's the one. They have great things...
Yes that's the one. They have great things sometimes... Sometimes when you look through the rubbish piled up on the tables that is. They had a festool grinder there a couple of weeks ago, but I was...
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28th August 2013, 10:45 PM
Thread: A few bargains on the weekend
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A few bargains on the weekend
I know its a little late but last weekend i got a few good tools and things for next to nothing.
I got a box of tools a an auction that had a 12" Yankee screw driver with four bits, two berg... -
25th August 2013, 10:10 PM
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This is true, I suppose it would be better left...
This is true, I suppose it would be better left to the collectors. It just is disappointing that some things get very evpensive and there are some of us out here that want to use them, not look at...
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24th August 2013, 11:33 PM
Thread: If the boot fits wear it.
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I have worn Oliver AT's lace up for the last 7...
I have worn Oliver AT's lace up for the last 7 years, which are steel cap. Have tried Rossi slip on (no steel cap) and Steel Blue lace up (steel cap) in recent times, but for me and my feet there is...
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24th August 2013, 11:12 PM
Thread: Tablesaw Safety For Adults
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What a bloody idiot. I hope this bloke isn't...
What a bloody idiot. I hope this bloke isn't teaching people safety in real life. It is like it a joke or something, no one in their right mind would do something like this surley:no:
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24th August 2013, 10:51 PM
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Na not that one. I didn't know they had tools...
Na not that one. I didn't know they had tools there, it was in Long Jetty or The Entrance. Not exactly sure where one stops and the other starts:?. The prices did vary. Some reasonable and some a bit...
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24th August 2013, 10:45 PM
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Yes he was, He wanted $1300 for it. A little more...
Yes he was, He wanted $1300 for it. A little more then I could afford!!! Also it was not in the best shape I have ever seen. But very cool to see:U.
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24th August 2013, 09:44 PM
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Amazing finds in an antique shop!!! Even a No 1!!!
Today I was driving the wife around to pick up some things she needs for an engagement cake she is making next week when I drove past an antique shop I have driven past 100 times and never bothered...
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24th August 2013, 09:25 PM
Thread: Diamond whetstone questions.
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Thank you everyone for your help. I will continue...
Thank you everyone for your help. I will continue looking from here with my new knowledge!!!:U
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24th August 2013, 02:25 AM
Thread: Diamond whetstone questions.
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Diamond whetstone questions.
Hello all.
I am thinking of buying a diamond whetstone for honing my tools at work.
I currently use a combination oil stone. One of the guys at work has a diamond stone and I used it the other... -
2nd August 2013, 11:15 PM
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You are building a good collection there! I too...
You are building a good collection there! I too have fallen victim to collecting tools and fixing then up, I have been doing a few planes and chisels. More to use them rather then just for display...
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17th July 2013, 11:34 PM
Thread: The widow maker
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Thanks for the advise guys. And don't worry, I...
Thanks for the advise guys. And don't worry, I kept it well clear!!!
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16th July 2013, 11:08 PM
Thread: The widow maker
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The widow maker
Today at work I used for the first time the router bit affectionately known as the widow maker. This is the biggest bit I have ever seen and thought some of you guys or gals might like to see it.
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9th July 2013, 08:44 PM
Thread: Air drills
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I own an electric drill. This will be mainly used...
I own an electric drill. This will be mainly used for pilot holes and countersinking. So mainly light work.
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8th July 2013, 11:18 PM
Thread: Really good week
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What great finds and a great weekend!!! Hours and...
What great finds and a great weekend!!! Hours and hours of fun.:2tsup:
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8th July 2013, 10:44 PM
Thread: Air drills
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Air drills
Hello all,
Just wondering what everything thinks of air drills? I currently use a makita 10.8v lithium cordless drill and driver. The driver is ok but the drill just seems to die quite quickly.... -
8th July 2013, 09:38 PM
Thread: Introducing the New Makita RT0700C
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I have one of these that I use at work almost...
I have one of these that I use at work almost every day. I use it mainly to put radius on timber and some plastic on occasion. I am really happy with it. Feels much more solid then the old trimmers....
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29th June 2013, 12:47 AM
Thread: What timber to use???
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No worries I will keep that in mind. I think I'm...
No worries I will keep that in mind. I think I'm going to use cedar. I have spoken to the boss and we are going to decide what timber we like because over the years I plan to make all of the...
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27th June 2013, 07:44 PM
Thread: What timber to use???
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I think I will do a proper scale drawing, I'm...
I think I will do a proper scale drawing, I'm sure I will be better off if I do that.
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26th June 2013, 10:14 PM
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I agree with the hand plane idea. Very satisfying.
I agree with the hand plane idea. Very satisfying.
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26th June 2013, 08:04 PM
Thread: What timber to use???
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Hello, I have worked with it before, and I...
Hello,
I have worked with it before, and I have to admit I do like it.
There are so many good ideas in this thread now I definitely have some thinking to do.
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26th June 2013, 07:52 PM
Thread: Which marking gauge?
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That is exactly what I was thinking with the...
That is exactly what I was thinking with the brass. I was going to get the turner at work to turn me up some bits maybe. I will post photos if I end up doing it.
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25th June 2013, 09:43 PM
Thread: Which marking gauge?
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I have been inspired by all of the nice gauges...
I have been inspired by all of the nice gauges that I have seen on this thread. We just got a little piece of wenge in at work as a sample for veneer. I might see if there are any plans for it and if...
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25th June 2013, 09:05 PM
Thread: G'Day from Central coast!!
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Thanks everyone!
Thanks everyone!
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25th June 2013, 07:17 PM
Thread: What timber to use???
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Yes I wanted to dovetail the plinth, and I was...
Yes I wanted to dovetail the plinth, and I was considering a surround on the top that also was dovetailed. I have some experience with dovetails but not in cedar. I was planning to do lapped...
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25th June 2013, 06:56 PM
Thread: What timber to use???
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Perfect, I will let you know as soon as I can. ...
Perfect, I will let you know as soon as I can.
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25th June 2013, 06:50 PM
Thread: What a buy!!!
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Yeah pretty happy with myself!
Yeah pretty happy with myself!
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25th June 2013, 06:48 PM
Thread: What a buy!!!
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Thanks mate, this is all I was after.
Thanks mate, this is all I was after.
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24th June 2013, 08:53 PM
Thread: What a buy!!!
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Yeah, what is that meant to mean? I am just...
Yeah, what is that meant to mean? I am just asking about these tools. And for your information all of the items were out of a storage shed, not from a deceased estate.
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24th June 2013, 08:50 PM
Thread: What a buy!!!
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Yes all in one box.
Yes all in one box.
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23rd June 2013, 06:26 PM
Thread: What a buy!!!
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What a buy!!!
273823273824273825273826273827273828Hello everyone.
Today at my local auction house which i frequent for the odd tools worth buying, I spied a box with a stanley 220 in it. I hid thee plane at the... -
23rd June 2013, 05:15 PM
Thread: What timber to use???
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Thank you Greg, I will let you know on the...
Thank you Greg, I will let you know on the cutting list when it is ready. I spoke to you on the phone a couple of weeks ago. Just to help a little with the cutting list, could you let me know the...
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22nd June 2013, 09:26 PM
Thread: Begginers workshop
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Jealous in a good way:U. Have fun building things...
Jealous in a good way:U. Have fun building things in the shed!!!