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    Well congrats on the new job! It's a bit of a...

    Well congrats on the new job! It's a bit of a struggle giving up workshop space but I'm sure you'll find somewhere to settle. If you need someone to take care of the bench in the meantime just let us...
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    Looks spectacular! When you cold smoke do you...

    Looks spectacular! When you cold smoke do you pump it in through the bottom? What is in the fire pit? And how do you know how much fruit wood vs. heat wood to use?
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    Oh, I forgot lesson 4), I really need a front...

    Oh, I forgot lesson 4), I really need a front vise for my bench — clamps on sawhorses are doing my head in!! :~:no:
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    I've learned at least 3 things so far. 1) If...

    I've learned at least 3 things so far.

    1) If you're going to ask for advice, wait to hear the answer before you go off on your own.
    2) Hand sawing is hard — technique-wise more than physically....
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    Bunnings handsaw to rip red gum?

    Hi all,

    After xmas, I have A) a $100 bunnings voucher, B) some old redgum house stumps and C) 2 weeks off. I want to see what I can do with these things and first things first I want to rip a...
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    I made a quickie "torsion box" bench with green...

    I made a quickie "torsion box" bench with green shed materials. Surprisingly effective — zero thought, zero effort, very rigid, not insanely heavy. I put it together with milk crates for sawhorses,...
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    I'll come. I reckon it'll be way beyond my skill...

    I'll come. I reckon it'll be way beyond my skill level but it's worth a shot.

    I won't be able to make the 16-17 Nov, but besides that I'm all clear.
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    Looks great in place! Nice work.

    Looks great in place! Nice work.
  9. Thanks for the advice gents, got a couple of...

    Thanks for the advice gents, got a couple of vouchers for the green shed this weekend so I snagged a DeWalt impact driver & drill and a 60-tooth blade for the circular saw and am already a much...
  10. Great, thanks guys. Splinter, I think you're onto...

    Great, thanks guys. Splinter, I think you're onto a good idea about the track saw; I haven't used my circular without a straightedge anyway. I also like the way you think with the CNC angle; I...
  11. Just starting out — advice on basic tool set

    G'day all, first post here. Sorry it's a long one!

    I've just bought & moved in to my first home, which means I finally have the room and the purpose to step up the woodworking hobby I've been...
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