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1st February 2018, 11:25 AM
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There are bladesmiths in this country who can do...
There are bladesmiths in this country who can do what you are looking for without casting parts etc. Join Australian blade forums and make a post.
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20th January 2018, 12:59 AM
Thread: Oscilloscope
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WANTED:N.S.W.. I have a dual channel 20mhz storing digital...
I have a dual channel 20mhz storing digital oscilloscope I don't use much.
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19th January 2018, 02:32 AM
Thread: 2nd Hand Roof Racks
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Bunnings hires out box trailers for reasonable...
Bunnings hires out box trailers for reasonable rates from 3 hours upwards. So a towbar would be much more versatile than roof racks.
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1st January 2018, 12:45 PM
Thread: New Bandsawn box WIP
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Flocked the drawers today and it's done. Ready...
Flocked the drawers today and it's done. Ready for delivery to South Africa....
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31st December 2017, 10:57 PM
Thread: New Bandsawn box WIP
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It's Mirotone Semi Gloss Lacquer and then rubbing...
It's Mirotone Semi Gloss Lacquer and then rubbing down with Restor a Finish and Ubeaut Traditional Wax.
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31st December 2017, 10:47 PM
Thread: Buying My First Car
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For body work take a weak magnet and stick it to...
For body work take a weak magnet and stick it to the panels. If it doesn't stick or fall off there is a lot of body filler in that area. Look at the breather hose at each end if it's oily then the...
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31st December 2017, 08:46 PM
Thread: Buying My First Car
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Another thing to take into account is the type of...
Another thing to take into account is the type of mileage the car has had. 100 000km long distance driving is likely to have less wear than a 50 000km short distance commuter.
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31st December 2017, 07:25 PM
Thread: New Bandsawn box WIP
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? Sorry I can't get the pictures the right way up.
? Sorry I can't get the pictures the right way up.
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31st December 2017, 07:17 PM
Thread: New Bandsawn box WIP
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Nearly finished, just need to flock the inside of...
Nearly finished, just need to flock the inside of the drawers.
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30th December 2017, 06:40 PM
Thread: Buying My First Car
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In QLD you cannot drive a manual on a automatic...
In QLD you cannot drive a manual on a automatic licence. I know of many people who have missed out on jobs because they could not drive a manual. I would make sure I got a manual licence and buy a...
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28th December 2017, 01:34 PM
Thread: Kauri Trunk
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I would probably do both, but do it as neatly as...
I would probably do both, but do it as neatly as possible so you dont have to drill a complete new hole. I find that if you use a fine tip on your gas torch its possible to braze very neatly.
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27th December 2017, 10:03 PM
Thread: Kauri Trunk
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Done lots of brazing and that would be easy....
Done lots of brazing and that would be easy.
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27th December 2017, 03:48 PM
Thread: Kauri Trunk
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Silver solder or Braze it. Much less heat.
Silver solder or Braze it. Much less heat.
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20th December 2017, 05:36 PM
Thread: What should I do with this burl?
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Serving tray or side table.
Serving tray or side table.
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16th December 2017, 06:48 PM
Thread: New Bandsawn box WIP
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Marked out drawers, have to wait till Monday now...
Marked out drawers, have to wait till Monday now for the bug bandsaw at the Men's shed. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171216/a80d9016be9d8e41da7f62ab0a22136d.jpg
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16th December 2017, 06:46 PM
Thread: New Bandsawn box WIP
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Sanded to 800 grit the top section is going to be...
Sanded to 800 grit the top section is going to be trimmed down and reshaped
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16th December 2017, 02:37 PM
Thread: How to finish burl for clock?
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It seems a bit of a waste to only make a clock...
It seems a bit of a waste to only make a clock out of that. Is there no one in town that could rip that into 2 for you?
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15th December 2017, 08:02 PM
Thread: How to finish burl for clock?
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Now?...
Now? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171215/506f8a438dd6d2c6ff7e67fc61f60062.jpg
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15th December 2017, 08:41 AM
Thread: How to finish burl for clock?
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These are Satin spray can poly from the bug green...
These are Satin spray can poly from the bug green shed. Rubbed smooth with 0000 Steel Wool and finished with Ubeaut traditional wax....
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15th December 2017, 07:55 AM
Thread: How to finish burl for clock?
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This is about 20 coats of Shellac rubbed with...
This is about 20 coats of Shellac rubbed with scotch brite every few coats and then polished with Ubueat traditional wax. It has more gloss than shows in the photos....
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14th December 2017, 02:41 PM
Thread: New Bandsawn box WIP
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New Bandsawn box WIP
Starting a new Bandsawn box made with a off cut from a Salmon Gum log.
1st I filled all the voids and checks with Casting resin.
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13th December 2017, 06:57 AM
Thread: My first box
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Wow that looks amazing
Wow that looks amazing
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5th December 2017, 10:04 AM
Thread: My 1st box WIP
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Thanks, used the below products. About 8 coats of...
Thanks, used the below products. About 8 coats of lacquer with a green scotchbrite rub between every 3 or 4 coats. Then 1200 grit wet dry followed by the Restor a finish and then the ubeaut polish...
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4th December 2017, 07:14 PM
Thread: My 1st box WIP
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After a few more catastrophes it's done. Couldn't...
After a few more catastrophes it's done. Couldn't get any stays or brass chain before it leaves for NZ so the stay is 40lb Flourocarbon leader....
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30th November 2017, 01:25 PM
Thread: My 1st box WIP
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Thanks, Engraving by Danae did the engraving ,...
Thanks, Engraving by Danae did the engraving , she is very talented I have had a bit of work done by her. She has a FB and Instagram account....
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29th November 2017, 12:17 PM
Thread: My 1st box WIP
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My 1st box WIP
I am making a box to hold some custom chef knives I had made for my daughters wedding present. Starting with a Salmon Gum log I harvested while I was living in Kalgoorlie. This has been a steep...
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11th December 2016, 09:05 AM
Thread: This is my first clock
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That is amazing
That is amazing
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5th December 2016, 02:12 PM
Thread: My 1st Clocks
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I found 2 large burls while walking the dogs
I found 2 large burls while walking the dogs
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16th October 2016, 05:39 PM
Thread: My Latest one
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My Latest one
Running out of burl bits like this now
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28th September 2016, 04:20 PM
Thread: And another one
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And another one
Another one that took a lot of gluing to stop it falling apart and utilize all the available space. Need to find a better epoxy that dries clear and learn to mix it slower so It doesnt fill up with...
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26th September 2016, 11:44 AM
Thread: Mahogany veneer table refinished
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Huge improvement, I dont understand people...
Huge improvement, I dont understand people painting over nice wood
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26th September 2016, 09:39 AM
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Seeing as I have terminal cancer and I have only...
Seeing as I have terminal cancer and I have only recently started inhaling wood dust after decades of metal particles and exhaust fumes etc I don't care about ingesting a bit of wood.
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24th September 2016, 12:30 PM
Thread: 2nd Bandsaw box completed
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2nd Bandsaw box completed
Learnt and applied some lessons from last one and learnt some more from this one. York Gum Burl and satin Polyurethane finish ...
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23rd September 2016, 08:56 PM
Thread: Stupid things we do.
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Hmm to many to list. Probably telling my boss...
Hmm to many to list. Probably telling my boss that I would pull his arms off if he shouted at me again followed by me walking out. Led to 18 months of unemployment
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22nd September 2016, 07:58 PM
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Bloody hell thats nice
Bloody hell thats nice
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15th September 2016, 09:21 AM
Thread: Mystery tool.
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Those hose clamps you talk about need to be...
Those hose clamps you talk about need to be squeezed together not apart.
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14th September 2016, 12:43 PM
Thread: My 1st Clocks
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My 1st Clocks
As a n00b I thought I would keep it simple.
York Gum Burl cut with a chainsaw then planed and sanded flattish. Holes free hand routed.
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8th September 2016, 07:26 PM
Thread: My 1st Bandsaw box
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Day time pics ...
Day time pics
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8th September 2016, 02:54 PM
Thread: My 1st Bandsaw box
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Thanks, I appreciate it. Glad you like the...
Thanks, I appreciate it. Glad you like the handles I was looking at them after the pics thinking nah missed the mark there.
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7th September 2016, 11:23 PM
Thread: My 1st Bandsaw box
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My 1st Bandsaw box
Im very new to this, so many mistakes made and quite a few things my OCD isn't happy with but it will do. Wood is York Gum Burl sanded to 1200 grit and sprayed with Satin marine varnish, sanded to...
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7th September 2016, 11:08 AM
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Machine envy? I nearly went out and shot myself...
Machine envy? I nearly went out and shot myself when I saw that set up
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5th September 2016, 06:37 PM
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Visited Carbatec, now broke and starving.
I live in the sticks and am in the bug smoke for 2 days so took the opportunity to visit Carbatec. Luckily I only have one small bag with me so I was limited in what I could carry out and thankfully...
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3rd September 2016, 11:53 PM
Thread: with a twist of Goldfields....
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Oops, don't know why it appeared in my feed ...
Oops, don't know why it appeared in my feed
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3rd September 2016, 07:04 PM
Thread: Hi, from the Goldfields
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@Bendigo Bob I misunderstood your question. Yes...
@Bendigo Bob I misunderstood your question. Yes those are scales for one of my folders, no I dont make them I only collect them :)
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3rd September 2016, 06:57 PM
Thread: with a twist of Goldfields....
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I cant see your photos but if it looks like this...
I cant see your photos but if it looks like this its York Gum Burl
I have heaps
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3rd September 2016, 06:54 PM
Thread: Hi, from the Goldfields
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3rd September 2016, 06:53 PM
Thread: Hi, from the Goldfields
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@Bendigo Bob I only collect them it's a Saya or...
@Bendigo Bob I only collect them it's a Saya or wooden sheath.
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3rd September 2016, 06:37 PM
Thread: Hi, from the Goldfields
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Hi, from the Goldfields
I am new here and to woodworking. I bought some basic equipment because I found 2 of these
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29th August 2016, 03:42 PM
Thread: Mystery tool.
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Too blunt to be wire strippers Sent from my...
Too blunt to be wire strippers
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29th August 2016, 05:42 AM
Thread: which jigsaw for hardwoods
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I have tried cutting 50mm hard wood with a jigsaw...
I have tried cutting 50mm hard wood with a jigsaw and it's an abysmal failure as the blade wanders off to the side no matter what and you end up with 45 degree cuts. A circular saw does a much better...