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15th January 2016, 08:29 PM
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There is a native Yellow Boxwood (Planchonella...
There is a native Yellow Boxwood (Planchonella pohlmaniana), which Bootle's describes as 'firm, but easy to work' and suitable for 'drawing equipment, picot laps for gyroscopes, fancy turnery,...
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8th November 2015, 07:11 PM
Thread: Saw Doctor Recommendations
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Saw Doctor Recommendations
Evening All,
I've picked up a couple of back saws recently via ebay, and one rather productive swap-meet. The trouble is the teeth-lines are shot and need to be re-cut. Whilst this is something I... -
25th February 2015, 09:14 AM
Thread: Custom Holdfasts
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Hi everyone, thanks for the great replies. I will...
Hi everyone, thanks for the great replies. I will keep you posted on how my search goes. I think that the pleasure of having a (somewhat) unique product versus one available off the shelf will be...
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19th February 2015, 07:44 AM
Thread: Custom Holdfasts
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Custom Holdfasts
Hi everyone,
I am thinking of approaching a blacksmith to order some forged holdfasts but I am at a loss as to what specifications should be given. Although the Gramercy hold-fasts are readily... -
1st December 2014, 05:14 PM
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Sticky: Some ideas from a newbie
Hi everyone,
I attended my first T&WWW Show in Brisbane this year and thought I might offer some of my impressions.
First, as someone completely new to woodworking it was great to see what... -
26th August 2014, 06:59 PM
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Boiled Linseed Oil options for restoring wooden tools
Hi Everyone,
Over the past few months I have been accumulating various hand tools and have recently commenced their restoration. Whilst many of these are in fine condition, some have dry and worn... -
7th December 2013, 06:36 PM
Thread: Spoon carving - Australian options
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Spoon carving - Australian options
Hi All,
I have been looking into some small projects to can tackle over my summer holidays and, since I love spending time in the kitchen, I decided to have a go at spoon carving.
I am aware that... -
4th December 2013, 12:25 AM
Thread: Timber options for kitchen benchtop
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Timber options for kitchen benchtop
Hi everyone,
We are putting in a new kitchen and are still deciding what would be suitable for the benches. We are keen to go with timber but we aren't sure what would be recommended. In order to... -
1st December 2013, 10:47 PM
Thread: New member from the Gold Coast
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New member from the Gold Coast
Hi everyone,
I joined a little while ago, but haven't gotten around to introducing myself. Having just turned 21, I have decided to actually try my hand at working in wood. I haven't done so since...