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19th February 2017, 12:39 PM
Thread: Bubblegoose's bespoke Split top Roubo
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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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19th February 2017, 12:18 PM
Thread: Smokehouse Build
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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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28th December 2015, 03:05 PM
Thread: Bunnings handsaw to rip red gum?
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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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28th December 2015, 02:55 PM
Thread: Bunnings handsaw to rip red gum?
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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.
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27th December 2015, 09:26 AM
Thread: Bunnings handsaw to rip red gum?
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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... -
20th October 2013, 12:15 AM
Thread: First Bench Advice
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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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2nd August 2013, 01:14 AM
Thread: Melbourne, Backsaw Making Workshop
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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.
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15th July 2013, 11:09 PM
Thread: 3 MTR Hardwood Book Case
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Looks great in place! Nice work.
Looks great in place! Nice work.
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14th July 2013, 10:56 PM
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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...
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10th July 2013, 06:27 PM
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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...
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9th July 2013, 04:36 PM
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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...