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26th March 2018, 07:44 AM
Thread: My Paling Failing - ½km of palings?
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As they say: you can't choose your family or in...
As they say: you can't choose your family or in your case, which sperm makes it into the egg! :laughing1::laughing1:
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26th March 2018, 07:23 AM
Thread: MARCH/APRIL2018 - Prize Draw # 122
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CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
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17th May 2016, 06:20 PM
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Love how supportive everyone here has been. I...
Love how supportive everyone here has been. I hope you are using the vape as a way to get off nicotine altogether. Here's a story to urge you on. I was in the bank one day and guy came in heavily...
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17th May 2016, 06:14 PM
Thread: Safety frustration at the mens shed
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I don't know how the Men's Shed thing operates: ...
I don't know how the Men's Shed thing operates: are you more or less and independent entity when it comes to deciding on how the shed runs? I would institute a "3 strikes and you're out policy - ie...
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5th May 2016, 07:57 PM
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Totally brilliant. I like the idea of a...
Totally brilliant. I like the idea of a horizontal unit that is not limited by the length of timber. Thanks
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5th May 2016, 07:54 PM
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David, you have sold me on making my own router...
David, you have sold me on making my own router jig. With all the info everyone has generously given here I'm pretty sure I'll find the right type of design or at least the inspiration to come up...
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5th May 2016, 07:50 PM
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Thanks Derek for the photos and once again,...
Thanks Derek for the photos and once again, apologies for not checking it out sooner, but I got no email alerts re any responses. I'm very sorry you have to share your shed with a car.
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5th May 2016, 07:39 PM
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Brilliant! I'm going to watch these over...
Brilliant! I'm going to watch these over breakfast tomorrow morning.
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5th May 2016, 07:38 PM
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Thanks Graeme. I'll look into the triton videos.
Thanks Graeme. I'll look into the triton videos.
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5th May 2016, 07:35 PM
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Nice, both the bedhead and the mortiser!
Nice, both the bedhead and the mortiser!
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5th May 2016, 07:33 PM
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I have used a hollow chisel mortiser and loved...
I have used a hollow chisel mortiser and loved using it. I've looked into buying one, but seriously, with all the gear I have I'm thinking a chisel mortiser might be a bit over indulgent. I have 3...
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5th May 2016, 07:31 PM
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Thanks for the link, Lappa
Thanks for the link, Lappa
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5th May 2016, 07:29 PM
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Yep, have a great router table and...
Yep, have a great router table and buzzer/thicknesser. I hadn't considered loose tenons, but it may be the way to go for my kitchen build.
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5th May 2016, 07:27 PM
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Thanks Chief. Very helpful information. I'm...
Thanks Chief. Very helpful information. I'm building a solid timber kitchen - myrtle with black heart sassafras drawer fronts. I want to use traditional joinery but with modern design features so...
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5th May 2016, 07:21 PM
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Firstly to everyone on this forum - an apology...
Firstly to everyone on this forum - an apology for asking a question and then seemingly not replying. I have had exactly ZERO email notifications of any comments whatsoever so I'm here for the first...
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6th January 2016, 03:50 PM
Thread: MCW Aluminium Vice
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I know this is an old thread, but just in case...
I know this is an old thread, but just in case you are still looking in from time to time: the colour to which you refer is called British Racing Green
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10th November 2015, 02:22 PM
Thread: Steve Hay's Woodworking Masterclass
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NEW Steve Hay's Woodworking Masterclass
If this post is inappropriate for this forum I apologise, but I couldn't see where else to place it.
If you haven't checked out Steve Hay's video masterclasses they are really worthwhile. He... -
10th November 2015, 02:09 PM
Thread: 1/2" Solid Carbide Spiral Upcut Bit
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Just the info I need right now
Thanks for this review - I'm just about to start building an entire new kitchen for myself using all mortise and tenon joinery and I'll definitely get one of these now that I know how useful they...
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23rd October 2015, 12:14 PM
Thread: Bought a Kapex - now I'm worried
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"So my worry, has she given up on me, or has she...
"So my worry, has she given up on me, or has she done something far worse that I've yet to discover, or does my punishment await in ikea."
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24th August 2015, 12:32 PM
Thread: Victorian timber workers memorial
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SOMETHING NEW! It's gotta sit on something
The memorial has to sit on something and besides wood and stone are natural and beautiful partners. Also, stone will protect whatever timber goes on top from rotting, right?
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22nd August 2015, 03:42 PM
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Router or Drill Press with Moritising Bit for making mortises?
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Just after thoughts re pros and cons of making mortises with a router versus a drill press with a mortising bit, both in terms of ease of execution and quality of end result. Thanks, Blue -
17th August 2015, 12:32 PM
Thread: Furniture restoration questions
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Nice blog post here on just this topic: ...
Nice blog post here on just this topic: http://www.artofmanliness.com/2015/07/17/how-to-make-4-common-furniture-repairs/
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17th August 2015, 11:10 AM
Thread: New Magazine called Mortise and Tenon
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New Magazine called Mortise and Tenon
Hi all,
Just a post to let you know that there is an exciting new magazine on the horizon. Called "Mortise and Tenon" it's aim will be to "bridge the world's of furniture maker, conservator and...