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31st January 2023, 12:05 PM
Thread: Ebonizing with Iron Acetate
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Thanks Jack. The link appears to be trying to...
Thanks Jack. The link appears to be trying to make a stain for darkening wood rather than ebonizing and he is concerned about consistency which I can understand when that is your objective. Not sure...
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29th January 2023, 08:40 PM
Thread: Ebonizing with Iron Acetate
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Ebonizing with Iron Acetate
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I've made up a solution of vinegar and steel wool. I used the double strength vinegar you can get from Coles and regular 0000 steel wool. From what I have read and seen on Youtube, the steel... -
23rd November 2022, 02:29 PM
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Okay crickets, here is what I have found. First,...
Okay crickets, here is what I have found. First, I think this gouge is brilliant! I haven't used anything like it and am really happy with it. Sharpening this on the Tormek, appears to be Hole A, JS6...
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10th November 2022, 04:26 PM
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Sharpening a Jimmy Clewes grind on a Tormek
Hi Guys,
I've recently bought a Jimmy Clewes signature V bowl gouge and was wondering if anyone has sharpened one of these on a Tormek system? What do you set your SVD-186R for this grind?
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25th August 2021, 09:47 PM
Thread: Square vs Round Dog Holes
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This sounds like a great idea. Round is easier to...
This sounds like a great idea. Round is easier to do and you still get the large face of a square. I like it.
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25th August 2021, 12:48 PM
Thread: Square vs Round Dog Holes
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Square vs Round Dog Holes
I'm planning a bench that will have a Benchcrafted tail vice and looking at whether I put the effort to build up the dog hole strip for square holes or not put any holes in initially and drill out...
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25th August 2021, 12:35 PM
Thread: Bench hardware.
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I looked into building my own using mostly...
I looked into building my own using mostly available hardware such as double thread lead screws and blocks. Lots of this is available via places catering to Makers and CNC. However, when I put...
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7th August 2021, 05:03 PM
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You haven't read properly or looked at the image...
You haven't read properly or looked at the image posted but yes, it is to be 100mm think or 4". If you read the recommendations or some books on workbench design, you will find that the minimum...
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2nd August 2021, 01:42 PM
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I'm doing a split bench. I don't know if you can...
I'm doing a split bench. I don't know if you can see it in the photo I posted the other day. Total width is 825mm which is divided into a 600mm section and a 200mm section. Here again, I'm taking...
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1st August 2021, 10:56 AM
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I agree, laminating ply sounds easier than sawn...
I agree, laminating ply sounds easier than sawn timbers since you already have 2 flat and parallel sides. I hadn't completely figured out how I was going to keep all the laminations for the...
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31st July 2021, 11:09 AM
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A ply workbench is actually fine. Vic Tesolin's...
A ply workbench is actually fine. Vic Tesolin's approach is to laminate long thin ply pieces together and then put a sheet on top. His bench is smaller and lighter than the one I building but he...
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30th July 2021, 01:18 PM
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Hi snafuspyramid, First off, I'm not one of the...
Hi snafuspyramid,
First off, I'm not one of the wise ones. However, I'm about to start a plywood workbench build. I'm using 25mm hardwood marine ply and following much of the design from the... -
26th July 2021, 01:50 PM
Thread: Vic Ash going rates
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Vic Ash going rates
I am planning up a project and was looking to use Vic Ash. I contacted a local supplier here in SEQ and they have given me a rate of almost $48 per lm for 150x50mm and $33 per lm for 150x38mm both...
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2nd May 2021, 10:17 AM
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If you don't have a domino and are willing to put...
If you don't have a domino and are willing to put in a little time, here is a very good router jig for making domino joints. She goes through the full process and has plans available Mini Mortising...
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21st April 2021, 07:19 PM
Thread: A little help, please
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A little help, please
I'm trying to figure out what this timber is and would appreciate some help. The tree is located in Forest Glen which is a suburb of the Sunshine Coast in South East QLD. There are quite a few...
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23rd March 2021, 08:26 AM
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Thanks for that. Your transition looks really...
Thanks for that. Your transition looks really good.
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22nd March 2021, 09:12 PM
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Rectangular dust port on Jointer to a 150mm hose
I have a jointer (Carbatec CTJ350X) that has a rectangular dust collection port on it that is approximately 250x150mm (0.038m2). Attached to the rectangular port is a chute to reduce the area down to...
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13th March 2021, 09:14 AM
Thread: Lathe dust extraction for 150mm pipe
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I'll give this a try.
I'll give this a try.
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13th March 2021, 08:33 AM
Thread: Lathe dust extraction for 150mm pipe
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Lathe dust extraction for 150mm pipe
I've seen some very impressive dust collection chute/shrouds/bell-mouths for a lathe but not much for connecting to a 150mm (160mm) pipe. There are a few posts here by people who are really clever...
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8th March 2021, 06:54 PM
Thread: Flexible hose
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Okay, I'm getting there. I have almost all of my...
Okay, I'm getting there. I have almost all of my 150 Stormwater PVC in place. For the machines that can use 150 flex, I'm ordering some. However, I have some machines that use the 4" flex hose. My...
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22nd February 2021, 11:40 AM
Thread: Flexible hose
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Hi Lappa, What size PolyFlex Light did you get...
Hi Lappa,
What size PolyFlex Light did you get to fit with your 150 PVC pipe? I see they sell a 152 and a 160mm. The 160 would nicely fit over the 150mm PVC pipe, wouldn't it? Whereas the 152mm... -
20th February 2021, 11:52 PM
Thread: Flexible hose
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Flexible hose
Anyone using the Clear view hose? Is there any difference between their hose and the grey stuff from Carbatec or Timbecon?
Has anyone found a good cheap source for 6" flexible hose?
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26th July 2020, 01:16 AM
Thread: How good is Festool Dust Collection
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Okay, so what I am hearing is that if I want as...
Okay, so what I am hearing is that if I want as dustless a system as possible, I need a Mirka sander. That sander needs to be connected to a dust extractor. I don't have any Festool tools but do...
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19th July 2020, 08:22 PM
Thread: How good is Festool Dust Collection
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Thanks Derek, I use the Diablo SandNet since it...
Thanks Derek, I use the Diablo SandNet since it is easy to get at the big green shed. Domestically, I'd pay anything to keep the peace and reduce dust. SWMBO is very particular about dust so any work...
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19th July 2020, 07:13 PM
Thread: How good is Festool Dust Collection
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How good is Festool Dust Collection
I have been fighting with a Makita orbital sander and decided to get an adapter so I could connect it to my Ryobi Shop Vac. It didn't quite fit so duck tape came to the rescue. I started sanding...
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6th October 2019, 01:55 PM
Thread: New Carbatec BX200p bench top Jointer
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I was actually looking at the jointer, not the...
I was actually looking at the jointer, not the thicknesser. My budget isn't very high, hence the interest in the new Carbatec spiral head jointer. For about $1000, I can get a 8" spiral head jointer....
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3rd October 2019, 10:27 PM
Thread: New Carbatec BX200p bench top Jointer
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New Carbatec BX200p bench top Jointer
Has any taken a look at the new Carbatec bench top jointer BX200P? It seems to be well spaced at a low price. I've seen a number of people say that bench top jointers are not good but as I have never...
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14th October 2018, 12:02 PM
Thread: Help sourcing dry timber posts
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Help sourcing dry timber posts
Hi, I'm looking for a bit of help. I need dry/seasoned timber posts that I am going to be using for endgrain flooring. I want 150 x 150, 200 x 200 or 250 x 250. The species is not very important as...
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27th July 2018, 10:39 PM
Thread: Stablia 5 or 6 pocket spirit level bag
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Stablia 5 or 6 pocket spirit level bag
Does anyone have a 5 or 6 pocket Stabila Spirit Level bag? I have found all sorts of information on the length of the levels you can fit but nothing on the height dimension. I have 2 BMI R1000 levels...
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27th July 2018, 10:25 PM
Thread: BMI Spirit Levels
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Okay, it looks like the distributor (Promac) for...
Okay, it looks like the distributor (Promac) for BMI has dropped BMI and started bringing in Sola. As a result, the BMI supplies are drying up. I haven't found the new distributor, if there is one...
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12th July 2018, 10:15 PM
Thread: BMI Spirit Levels
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Take a look at the BMI. It has a accuracy of...
Take a look at the BMI. It has a accuracy of 0.3mm/m whereas the Stabila has 0.5mm/m. That may seem like splitting hairs but it is enough for the Stabila to look like it is level and the BMI to have...
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12th July 2018, 09:58 PM
Thread: BMI Spirit Levels
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I called VEK today and the guy there says that...
I called VEK today and the guy there says that BMI has been bought by Sola! The Red and the High Precision levels from Sola have the same level of precision as the BMI R1000 so perhaps it is the same...
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12th July 2018, 03:24 PM
Thread: BMI Spirit Levels
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Thanks mattocks. The BMI Level I'm looking for...
Thanks mattocks.
The BMI Level I'm looking for are the Super Robust R1000 series levels, not specifically a 1000mm level. The R1000 series use a spirit vial that has a larger radius of curvature... -
12th July 2018, 11:26 AM
Thread: BMI Spirit Levels
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BMI Spirit Levels
Hi, Can anyone point me to a store here in Australia that sells a good range of BMI Spirit Levels? I'm looking to get the R1000 levels but have only found them in 2 sizes even though they make them...
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29th January 2018, 05:31 PM
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How dry is dry enough for finish turning?
I have a bunch of blackbutt, tallow, brushbox and iron bark logs that were cut down 7 to 8 months ago but were only milled into usable blocks/pieces/rounds last week. If I turn some of these pieces,...
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6th July 2017, 10:29 AM
Thread: how to raise an invoice
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Before you decide you are sorted, contact the...
Before you decide you are sorted, contact the Council as Stinky said. I do a lot of work with Councils and each one has its own quirks. Some need PO numbers, some don't. Some what the contact person...
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31st May 2017, 07:13 PM
Thread: Brisbane TWWS - Who's going ?
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it is the incredible shrinking show! Much smaller...
it is the incredible shrinking show! Much smaller than last year and I felt sorry for this small vendors that did set up. It is really too bad if it is dying; it usually attracts vendors from...
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13th May 2017, 10:21 PM
Thread: End Grain flooring question
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Yeah, I think so. I made 4 small test pieces this...
Yeah, I think so. I made 4 small test pieces this afternoon (about 400mm x 300mm) each slightly different. I'll sand them and poly them tomorrow to see what they look like. I've done them at what I...
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13th May 2017, 01:20 PM
Thread: End Grain flooring question
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End Grain flooring question
I'm looking at doing an end grain floor. I'm planning to make a few test pieces (1000mm x 1000mm or so) to see how it turns out before tackling the actual floor but I was wondering if anyone here has...
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18th April 2017, 12:09 AM
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I'm going to be there. I already have my tickets...
I'm going to be there. I already have my tickets for 2 days. I have booked one of the kids into the stool making session on Sunday so I will either go Saturday and Sunday or Sunday and Monday. This...
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18th April 2017, 12:06 AM
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There should be lots available. Check out...
There should be lots available. Check out stayz.com.au you should be able to find something close by very easily.
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21st March 2017, 03:44 PM
Thread: Bolt needed
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We have a place called Porters Industrial up...
We have a place called Porters Industrial up here. I'm sure there would be something similar down your way. A place like that would have a few options for you
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17th January 2017, 07:26 PM
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I actually added a waterproofing sealer into the...
I actually added a waterproofing sealer into the concrete mix (RadMYX). The slab now repels water... to a degree. It isn't completely waterproofed but it is pretty good.
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17th January 2017, 04:58 PM
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To paint or not to paint (New Shed Floor)
My new shed has just been finished. It is 12 x 8m. I have a partition in the middle so I have a 6 x 8m workshop and a 6 x 8m suite for the trailer and tractor. Before I move anything in there, I was...
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8th January 2017, 03:46 PM
Thread: Calling Malaysian Pen Turners
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I bagged it and declared it on the way in. The...
I bagged it and declared it on the way in. The border officers weren't interested at all. They didn't even want me to open my cases and pull it out. I'm stunned
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8th January 2017, 11:43 AM
Thread: Jet JWS 1220 and headstock thread size
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Okay, I managed to get out to the shed yesterday...
Okay, I managed to get out to the shed yesterday and made s face plate. I didn't have a big enough piece that I was willing to sacrifice so I made a foot and attached a piece of ply to serve as the...
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6th January 2017, 11:33 PM
Thread: Jet JWS 1220 and headstock thread size
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Thanks Paul. That would certainly save me my...
Thanks Paul. That would certainly save me my faceplate and let me have different grits.
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6th January 2017, 01:53 AM
Thread: Jet JWS 1220 and headstock thread size
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I'll put together a sanding disc over the next...
I'll put together a sanding disc over the next couple of days. I've heard only good things which is why I bought it. So, I'm hopeful. I'll give you my thoughts once I get the disc part sorted.
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5th January 2017, 09:39 PM
Thread: Jet JWS 1220 and headstock thread size
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I think that may be my only option which is a...
I think that may be my only option which is a pity as I do use the faceplate that came with the lathe, at times.
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5th January 2017, 06:47 PM
Thread: Jet JWS 1220 and headstock thread size
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Jet JWS 1220 and headstock thread size
I have a Jet JWS-1220 and recently bought a faceplate/disc sander that is supposed to go on the headstock (here is the faceplate I'm referring to). The Jet manual says that the headstock is a 1" x...