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3rd October 2018, 03:50 PM
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N.S.W. Wonder dog sold pending payment.
Wonder dog sold pending payment.
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3rd October 2018, 11:38 AM
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N.S.W. Blanks sold pending PM confirmation.
Blanks sold pending PM confirmation.
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3rd October 2018, 02:34 AM
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N.S.W. Turning Blanks, parallel clamps and Hamlet 5 piece set and Nova Chuck Bowl jaws 75mm
Hi everyone,
I am getting rid of my tools and supplies. V3. We are onto turning!
SOLD
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I am selling a large proportion of my turning blanks as a job lot. Just easier I am not sure if... -
2nd September 2018, 02:36 PM
Thread: Chisels and Hand planes
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N.S.W. Chisels and Hand planes
Hi,
Selling a mixed variety of chisels and a Bailey No#6 as well as a Stanley adjustable block plane.
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Japanese wood chisel
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Slight rust pitting from poor storage
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28th August 2018, 04:38 PM
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N.S.W. Hi Mate, The router bits, veritas chisel, pax...
Hi Mate,
The router bits, veritas chisel, pax saw and narex chisel.
Knock 10% off each or 20% off in you get the lot
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18th July 2018, 09:26 AM
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N.S.W. Both are sold Thank you
Both are sold
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17th July 2018, 04:01 PM
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N.S.W. Hi, I updated the listing with the price. But...
Hi,
I updated the listing with the price.
But $90
I have an array of chisels that really have bore the brunt of careless treatment and misuse. The veritas is really the only nice one but... -
17th July 2018, 03:56 PM
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N.S.W. Hey mate. I will upload them in a link to...
Hey mate.
I will upload them in a link to view.
https://imgur.com/a/MKbWkz6
Not around CBD but I work in smithfield and have recently moved to Parramatta. So if you drive to work then we... -
17th July 2018, 01:40 PM
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N.S.W. Hi mate, Posting to Melbourne should present...
Hi mate,
Posting to Melbourne should present no problems. I will have a look at the size of prepaid post bags/boxes and see what will get them safely to you.
Auspost estimate is:
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17th July 2018, 12:15 PM
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N.S.W. Sold. I will be in Ashfield and the innerwest...
Sold. I will be in Ashfield and the innerwest until about 8:30 and then parramatta from 9 or so onwards.
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16th July 2018, 07:07 PM
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N.S.W. Handtools, router bits and much more Veritas mostly
Hi everyone,
To my regret and shame I have to sell some tools. My motivation is twofold. First that I am a bit younger then the average and I have experienced the work>life take over. Which is good,... -
9th January 2017, 12:17 PM
Thread: Debut Novel
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I am a big fan of TOR, i hope its a success.
I am a big fan of TOR, i hope its a success.
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21st December 2016, 11:25 PM
Thread: Very first WW project
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As a word of warning, the craftright brand at...
As a word of warning, the craftright brand at bunning's were ruined by reasonably hard mulga. I wouldnt go the absolute cheapest.
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21st December 2016, 11:18 PM
Thread: WIP - Maloof inspired rocker
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Im not sure if i missed this, am daft or just...
Im not sure if i missed this, am daft or just plain illiterate.... But those special router bits have you used them yet?
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13th December 2016, 04:50 PM
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One thing that might be an option, would be to...
One thing that might be an option, would be to clean the glue. Use a kreg jig or pocket hole to pull it down and fasten. Then dowel up the pocket hole to hide it?
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13th December 2016, 03:57 PM
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How much did the mountain of a lathe go for? I...
How much did the mountain of a lathe go for? I saw you list it in the marketplace. But i am both lazy and after conversation.
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11th December 2016, 09:27 PM
Thread: Jammed face plate
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I will take a few photos of the solution tomorrow...
I will take a few photos of the solution tomorrow after work.
But i went to bunnings got a shifter with very narrow jaws (the width of them is about 6 mm vs most larger pair having 8-10+ mm) this... -
11th December 2016, 12:18 PM
Thread: Jammed face plate
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Thanks guys, I really appreciate the advice. So...
Thanks guys, I really appreciate the advice.
So far what i have tried this morning is:
Getting canned air, and cooling it till i was condensing ice from the drop in temperature. This didnt work... -
10th December 2016, 01:44 PM
Thread: Jammed face plate
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Jammed face plate
So I have managed to over tighten the face plate while doing friction polish. I have broken a the push bar and a couple of screw drivers trying to get it off. I am currently soaking a bit of wd40...
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7th December 2016, 11:24 AM
Thread: Kitchen doors
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Looks good. Was your preference to avoid the...
Looks good. Was your preference to avoid the router table a safety concern (i get fidgety around stopped grooves on atable) or convenience?
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7th December 2016, 10:51 AM
Thread: Christmas gift idea - lamp
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Out of interest where do you get the hardware for...
Out of interest where do you get the hardware for these? The last lamp i made was a street side pick up....
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6th December 2016, 10:57 AM
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Have you considered gumtree? Just if you can get...
Have you considered gumtree? Just if you can get away with spending less on something higher quality it might be wise. Worth considering
There is a ryobi one on for $190 in melbourne
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5th December 2016, 09:52 AM
Thread: VM 120 chuck jaws
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Thanks Chuck1 and Artfulbodger. Found it and...
Thanks Chuck1 and Artfulbodger. Found it and trying to work out how quickly i will need to spend the dollars, but i did get some 75mm from the carbatec sale.
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2nd December 2016, 10:58 AM
Thread: Carbatec HUGE Overstock Sale!
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HEADS UP I might get some looks trying to bring that back...
I might get some looks trying to bring that back by carry on... Would love to try and justify the blade as safe
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2nd December 2016, 09:18 AM
Thread: Small vase
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Thanks, didnt even notice your location. I shall...
Thanks, didnt even notice your location. I shall have a hunt around then
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2nd December 2016, 09:15 AM
Thread: Carbatec HUGE Overstock Sale!
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HEADS UP Sydney is out of the veritas butt chisels, but...
Sydney is out of the veritas butt chisels, but still has about 2-3 of each kind of the on sale bench chisels.
Got me to spend ~350 of coin i wouldnt have otherwise, and with trend having a sale... -
30th November 2016, 11:58 AM
Thread: Small vase
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Just something i have been pondering, but what is...
Just something i have been pondering, but what is the best way of waterproofing a vase? Epoxy?
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24th November 2016, 04:42 PM
Thread: Progress so far, includes photos!
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Progress so far, includes photos!
Hey guys,
A couple of months ago i posted a thread about getting a first lathe and those come up a lot. One of the consistent points of advice was that i should go to a club to learn to do it safely... -
24th November 2016, 03:49 PM
Thread: VM 120 chuck jaws
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Is there a certain ratio or chart somewhere as to...
Is there a certain ratio or chart somewhere as to the sizes of jaw you should use?
I briefly searched for the g3, which is the only chuck i have so far, but i found nothing easily.
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4th November 2016, 11:28 AM
Thread: Desert Ironwood
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Sorry to highjack the thread. But Luke do you...
Sorry to highjack the thread. But Luke do you know if either of these places sell larger pieces suitable for turning?
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3rd November 2016, 11:40 AM
Thread: New Stubby Lathes on Sale
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Hey mate, i think you have a typo on your special...
Hey mate, i think you have a typo on your special deal.
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27th October 2016, 01:31 AM
Thread: Black Locust
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Thats a beautiful wood. Is there a reason why is...
Thats a beautiful wood. Is there a reason why is isnt commonly sold? Is it a native?
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24th October 2016, 09:33 PM
Thread: joinery for thick Ironbark sticks
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There will be better experts but if you joined...
There will be better experts but if you joined them with many biscuits and the seal the entire top I wouldn't think there will be much movement. BUT I am a true novice. so....
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20th October 2016, 09:11 PM
Thread: Computer desk draws
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Do you have a saw, square and clamps? Getting...
Do you have a saw, square and clamps? Getting everything cut at burnings et al will be to inaccurate. And for the keg to work well you will want to be able to clamp them length ways while screwing.
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18th October 2016, 05:07 PM
Thread: Solid timber vs Ply, which will sag less?
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Just going to chime in, just on liquid weight...
Just going to chime in, just on liquid weight alone it will be well of 10 kgs.
Good luck
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17th October 2016, 09:18 PM
Thread: WIP - Maloof inspired rocker
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Watching with a keen eye. Have you seen the dish...
Watching with a keen eye. Have you seen the dish wheels that timbecon Zell for sculpting?
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11th October 2016, 10:47 AM
Thread: Redgum and Myrtle Bowl.
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Just wanted to say keep up the videos. Learnt a...
Just wanted to say keep up the videos. Learnt a lot
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22nd September 2016, 12:09 AM
Thread: Advice for a first lathe
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I dont know what happened to my last post, but...
I dont know what happened to my last post, but the long and short is i have shot an email to them. Hoping to organise a beginner's class. Thanks for the concern and advice.
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21st September 2016, 01:45 PM
Thread: Torquata Parallel Clamps from Timbecon
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Thanks for posting all of these. Do you guys know...
Thanks for posting all of these. Do you guys know off the top of your heads if timbecon often has free shipping sales?
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21st September 2016, 11:51 AM
Thread: Advice for a first lathe
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Thanks for the replies, picking up a bench...
Thanks for the replies, picking up a bench grinder and jig this weekend.
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20th September 2016, 11:44 AM
Thread: Advice for a first lathe
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Thanks mate, after having a bit of a hunt the...
Thanks mate, after having a bit of a hunt the western sydney turners seem to a good call. Hopefully i dont lose an eye trying to fiddle about before then.
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19th September 2016, 12:11 PM
Thread: Advice for a first lathe
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Advice for a first lathe
Hi
I was hoping for some direction and advice.
I just purchased a Carbatec mini lathe, i bit the bullet after months of debating. The reasoning behind getting a new entry level lathe was that i do... -
6th September 2016, 04:41 PM
Thread: In praise of Ozito tools
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I have had a few. The Mitre saw bearing twisted...
I have had a few.
The Mitre saw bearing twisted and warped, but that was down to inexperience and trying to cut something hollow which wasnt fixed.
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23rd March 2015, 09:47 PM
Thread: Church's journey to dovetail jointing
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First post, been lurking around for some weeks. ...
First post, been lurking around for some weeks.
Been trying dovetails a lot recently. As an utter beginner my stomach a bit bigger than my skill. I would second the veritas magnetic guide. I got...