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22nd December 2023, 11:05 AM
Thread: King Billy? clinker dinghy project
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If your budget can stretch it,these Mirka sanders...
If your budget can stretch it,these Mirka sanders are the best that I've come across. This one is a 77mm and with the extra pad saver ,goes well on compound curves such as your lapstrake boat. The 40...
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20th December 2023, 04:57 PM
Thread: King Billy? clinker dinghy project
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Looks like a good project and the boat represents...
Looks like a good project and the boat represents some sweet lines there. Not sure about the use of a heat gun as it could potentially 'fuse' the fibreglass back onto the planks. Then there is then...
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15th October 2023, 05:47 PM
Thread: Colen Clenton 8:1 Dovetail Maker
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SOLD: Sounds good to me Peter-I'll take it please....
Sounds good to me Peter-I'll take it please.
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11th August 2023, 11:19 AM
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I cannot say of a supplier currently in your part...
I cannot say of a supplier currently in your part of the World for QLD Kauri as it is not exactly a mainstream species that's readily available .
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10th August 2023, 04:42 PM
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Qld Kauri seems like it would also be a match for...
Qld Kauri seems like it would also be a match for your intended project.
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16th June 2023, 04:41 PM
Thread: What timber is this??
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How about throwing 'Crow's Ash' (Flindersia...
How about throwing 'Crow's Ash' (Flindersia Australis) into the mix...
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8th December 2022, 03:59 PM
Thread: Birch counter top
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I'm an advocate for the Osmo Polyx Oil for that...
I'm an advocate for the Osmo Polyx Oil for that sort of application...
This is hardwax oil and mentions on the data sheet that it is safe for humans, animals and plants. The makeup is generally... -
24th November 2022, 04:26 PM
Thread: A new Hartley TS16
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Well done and great to see another big Milestone...
Well done and great to see another big Milestone achieved on the Hartley.
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22nd November 2022, 11:24 AM
Thread: Yet Another Putt Putt
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Terrific work there Mark. It has certainly...
Terrific work there Mark.
It has certainly come a long way since the first article.
Would like to hear how the Aquacote stands up long term. I personally have not had a lot of experience with... -
10th November 2022, 02:12 PM
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Hi Greg- Aust Cedar is still available on a...
Hi Greg- Aust Cedar is still available on a reasonable scale and not too difficult to purchase cost effectively.
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27th July 2022, 11:44 AM
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The Sauna I made was primarily of WRC, but would...
The Sauna I made was primarily of WRC, but would think that a good close grain softwood is the best choice. Possibly a white pine or fir.
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19th July 2022, 06:43 PM
Thread: My great great grandfather's planes
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What a fascinating journey you are on there and...
What a fascinating journey you are on there and no doubt ,very nostalgic.
On the Certificate of apprenticeship, the location was stamped Aurich which is not that far either way from Emden(to the... -
2nd July 2022, 12:30 PM
Thread: Eleonora E
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Eleonora E
Such a sad end to one of the premier sailing Yachts of the World.
This also comes not long after having had a major refit!
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10th May 2022, 05:08 PM
Thread: Timber ID assistance please
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I'd say aldav is spot on.. Quick test would be...
I'd say aldav is spot on..
Quick test would be to saw or plane a piece and if it gives off the classic WRC smell then so be it.
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4th February 2022, 12:10 PM
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Judging by the light red tones, possibly Brush...
Judging by the light red tones, possibly Brush Box?
Would doubt very much if a CCA treatment has been applied to this timber. I have been told, even though Telegragh poles are often CCA treated,... -
20th January 2022, 11:19 AM
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Interesting that one.... I would not even...
Interesting that one....
I would not even hazard a guess, but that is a very different cellular make up on the end grain pic.
Are you sure it is in fact a hardwood?
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6th January 2022, 06:07 PM
Thread: Chine rubbing strake timber choice.
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Hi Patonga-The Spotted will not bend as easily as...
Hi Patonga-The Spotted will not bend as easily as say the Mountain Ash, mainly based on it's higher density rating.
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5th January 2022, 03:24 PM
Thread: Chine rubbing strake timber choice.
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Hi Patonga-Even though durability of the Mountain...
Hi Patonga-Even though durability of the Mountain Ash might be questionable long term, I think that will be more than suitable for the job at hand. Can't say I'm too familiar with American Oak , but...
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17th October 2021, 06:01 PM
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If you can track down someone with a Torque Work...
If you can track down someone with a Torque Work Centre, that should do the trick.
They are around, and I'd like to help, but just a little far away from Dandenong (Only 900klm's!).
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6th October 2021, 10:29 AM
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Greetings-After some research, Southern Blue Gum...
Greetings-After some research, Southern Blue Gum and Sydney Blue Gum are both regarded as class 3 for inground use (Class 1 being the most durable obviously).It would therefore be risky to use this...
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22nd August 2021, 11:39 AM
Thread: Metal detectors
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Yep, me three!-I have also the one shown...
Yep, me three!-I have also the one shown (purchased over fifteen years back) and pretty sure it was well less than $50.00 from Carbatec.
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15th May 2021, 05:21 PM
Thread: Angophora floribunda Preservation
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Hi Phil- If you are determined to use this timber...
Hi Phil- If you are determined to use this timber for outdoor use, I would try Cutek CD50 Xtreme.
We are also in the Southern Highlands at Canyonleigh, and use it for the timber decks with good... -
17th January 2021, 09:32 PM
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I'm with Beardy on this one with the Cutek CD50...
I'm with Beardy on this one with the Cutek CD50 product-The main reason is the ease of recoating which requires just a light pressure wash and simply go again. If you wish to used the various...
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5th January 2021, 06:44 PM
Thread: Timber selection
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Greetings and I hope that your timber cruiser is...
Greetings and I hope that your timber cruiser is everything you want it to be -The Meranti currently on offer at the hardware stores is a far cry that the boatbuilders of old used in the past. It...
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16th December 2020, 09:08 AM
Thread: Milky Finish
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Hi Nick-Not sure on the issue on 'Milky' sections...
Hi Nick-Not sure on the issue on 'Milky' sections as there are no pictures to go off here...
I have had good results on the use of Osmo Polyx Oil (either Satin or Matt finish) in particular on the... -
25th August 2020, 12:42 PM
Thread: Yet Another Putt Putt
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Hey Kingfisher-Have you any updates on the latest...
Hey Kingfisher-Have you any updates on the latest Putt Putt project down in beautiful Morgan?
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2nd July 2020, 04:01 PM
Thread: Solomon Islands Beech
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I had a 'bit' to do with this timber. Having...
I had a 'bit' to do with this timber. Having worked as a carpenter on the Tall ship Bounty, the old Fir decking was replaced in SI Beech.
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13th April 2020, 02:47 PM
Thread: A new Hartley TS16
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Looking real good there! Love also,the use of...
Looking real good there! Love also,the use of barbell weights to induce loading on that G-clamp-Never thought of doing that before.
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2nd February 2020, 04:27 PM
Thread: Cedar Plank 1570x210x30mm
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Just to throw in another possibility...
Just to throw in another possibility here,Californian Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) is quite similar to WRC in appearance and texture.
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18th December 2019, 11:29 AM
Thread: An Old Starling
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What a great little project boat! I personally...
What a great little project boat! I personally would remove the rusted steel screws and execute as per Kingfisher's advice.
I found Norglass paints are best value over say some of the other... -
23rd October 2019, 04:14 PM
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Yes,it would be interesting to hear from someone...
Yes,it would be interesting to hear from someone who used to work for some of the old Australian furniture companies.
Maker's such as Chiswell or Parker used a lot of Teak back in the day and it... -
30th September 2019, 02:54 PM
Thread: Tom Cat
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Hi Laurie-You are on the right track and the only...
Hi Laurie-You are on the right track and the only thing I question is that the material will not break down over time and is somewhat fire retardant. In the case of my Tug ,I ended up mostly using...
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6th September 2019, 04:06 PM
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Hey Matt-Thought I should chime in here.Depending...
Hey Matt-Thought I should chime in here.Depending on if you have bought the boat already,this could all be moot.
Typically, decay in wooden boats often occurs around penetrations in the deck such... -
18th August 2019, 06:13 PM
Thread: Yet Another Putt Putt
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Nice work (again) Kingfisher! Good idea on the...
Nice work (again) Kingfisher!
Good idea on the strengthening up as well-Gives you a fighting chance without the thing hogging too much.
Also glad to hear the 'flip' went as planned.
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3rd June 2019, 11:39 AM
Thread: Yet Another Putt Putt
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It's always hard to tell timber species of the...
It's always hard to tell timber species of the planking and keel section as they have been coated with all sorts of stuff (often red lead) over the years and then left to soak in the water!
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31st May 2019, 12:40 PM
Thread: Yet Another Putt Putt
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As you say, the original hull without the cabin...
As you say, the original hull without the cabin looks like it has the potential already.
What type of timbers has it been constructed with?
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22nd May 2019, 03:17 PM
Thread: Tom Cat
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I would like to go one better labr and say it's...
I would like to go one better labr and say it's probably now too good to go into the water-it is a Museum piece!
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21st May 2019, 01:09 PM
Thread: Elm Log
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VICTORIA Certainly some premium timber to be had there...
Certainly some premium timber to be had there Paintman!
English Elm was/is used extensively in Tall Ships for traditional wooden sheave blocks for the running rigging. Possibly make contact with... -
21st March 2019, 10:18 AM
Thread: Tom Cat
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Yes, there's always a distraction somewhere that...
Yes, there's always a distraction somewhere that temporarily takes us away from our 'projects'.
Looking good mate, oh and congratulations on another milestone,100,000 views!-That's quite something... -
9th November 2018, 01:14 PM
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QC- You may be able to try Sheridan and Goldsmith...
QC- You may be able to try Sheridan and Goldsmith Timbers who are in fact based at Dubbo.026884 6388.
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9th August 2018, 11:34 AM
Thread: Tugboat Haul Out
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Hi Jeff-I have been using Propspeed for maybe 10...
Hi Jeff-I have been using Propspeed for maybe 10 years including our old yacht, since normal antifoul paint pretty much 'spins off' the prop after a couple of uses.
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12th June 2018, 09:34 PM
Thread: timber auction tomorrow
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I will not be there, but for those who do, it...
I will not be there, but for those who do, it will certainly be a walk down memory lane.
Lot's of history and for the astute wood collector/boat builder, an opportunity to procure rarely offered... -
7th March 2018, 09:36 AM
Thread: WANTED: Huon Pine
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READ ME! Morrison's sawmill on the waterfront in Strahan...
Morrison's sawmill on the waterfront in Strahan Tas would be able to meet your requirements.
I was there just last week purchasing some Celery Top, King Billy etc for flute making. The price was... -
8th February 2018, 02:43 PM
Thread: Tom Cat
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I feel your pain on this one,with numerous...
I feel your pain on this one,with numerous failures of my own on varnish.
My timberwork on the Tugboat was finished in FW Spar Marine. I have good results with Norglass finishes but only using... -
22nd December 2017, 11:59 AM
Thread: Tugboat Haul Out
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Tugboat Haul Out
Hi all-We hauled out our Titan Tug 'Hero' form Port Kembla Harbour for maintenance. It had been eighteen months since launching and time now for a good clean. There was some sections where the...
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22nd December 2017, 11:20 AM
Thread: Hartley Vixen 17 Build
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Excellent work Mate!-Congrats with the launch and...
Excellent work Mate!-Congrats with the launch and it's all very heady stuff leading up to the 'big day'.
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3rd November 2017, 11:17 AM
Thread: My First Boat Building
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Great work and a good 'Vid'. The smiles say it...
Great work and a good 'Vid'.
The smiles say it all when motoring around toward the end.
Did you keep a log of the hours spent during the build?
Cheers C.R. -
25th August 2017, 04:04 PM
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READ ME! I have some dry(more than 15years ago) Camphor...
I have some dry(more than 15years ago) Camphor and Silky oak-You may care to PM me for further details.
Cheers C.R. -
21st August 2017, 12:34 PM
Thread: treez id please
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Just my two cents. I would agree with the...
Just my two cents. I would agree with the Stringybark pic and the top one is not unlike the Hickory Wattle which also grows around the Southern highlands of NSW.
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21st June 2017, 10:09 AM
Thread: Plywood Floor - to Seal or not
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Two sheds is right on the money here in terms of...
Two sheds is right on the money here in terms of best treatment of your ply decking.
Further to that the 'Big Green Shed' had recently AA Marine ply in 12mm for about $80 per sheet. I bought a...