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15th August 2023, 12:12 AM
Thread: Unknown timber identification
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It is stamped twice on the underside with "Made...
It is stamped twice on the underside with "Made in Japan". The chair is completely disassembled now unfortunately.
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12th August 2023, 04:44 PM
Thread: Unknown blotching
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Unknown blotching
There’s some blotching on this chair leg. Timber has been suggested as being paulwina but not altogether sure. I’ve sanded a lot but not getting very far. If the stain is not a permanent feature...
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3rd August 2023, 12:33 PM
Thread: Unknown timber identification
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Thanks for that, it's a timber I've never heard...
Thanks for that, it's a timber I've never heard of. Just watched a YouTube video on paulownia and it certainly matches the qualities of the pieces I have. Nice of them to name a timber after...
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1st August 2023, 09:40 PM
Thread: Unknown timber identification
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Unknown timber identification
I’m trying to restore an old fashioned style office chair and I’d like to identify the wood species. The chair is made in Japan and I suspect it was post 1960 about. The chair has nine spindles...
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31st July 2023, 11:49 AM
Thread: Stripping wood stain varnish
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I'd say the chairs are from the 6os or 70s as...
I'd say the chairs are from the 6os or 70s as they are made in Japan not China. There is a John Martins store sticker on the underside that has a 5 figure phone number. That alone makes it old to...
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29th July 2023, 11:21 AM
Thread: Stripping wood stain varnish
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Yes I have been using "safe" stuff because I...
Yes I have been using "safe" stuff because I wanted low fumes. The weather is to lousy & unpredictable to do the stripping outside. I saw the product you recommended at Bunnings but passed on it....
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26th July 2023, 10:18 PM
Thread: Stripping wood stain varnish
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Stripping wood stain varnish
Today I've watched a number of YouTube videos on how to strip furniture (chairs in my case). As they all American videos, they use (unavailable here) American products including oven cleaner. ...
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7th March 2022, 04:16 PM
Thread: Securing wood to metal sheet
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That's it - rivnuts. All came back to me when I...
That's it - rivnuts. All came back to me when I saw the word. Thank you.
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7th March 2022, 12:12 PM
Thread: Securing wood to metal sheet
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Securing wood to metal sheet
I want to secure a 40 x 70 pine post to a tin shed wall (outside) where I don't have access behind the wall (inside). I could make a metal bracket and rivet that to the shed but I've heard of a...
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15th November 2021, 04:45 PM
Thread: Cutting angles
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Cutting angles
I need to cut 60 deg angle on this timber (see photo). To get this angle on my DeWalt saw I have to set the cutting angle to 30 deg. I'm totally confused and it's 60 plus years since I did high...
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31st December 2020, 07:02 PM
Thread: Speed change on lathe
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Sounds good Tony, thanks for the offer. Paul
Sounds good Tony, thanks for the offer.
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31st December 2020, 05:09 PM
Thread: Speed change on lathe
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Lathe help 18-21 Jan 2021
Hi Tony - I live in Aldinga Beach, is that too far out of your way?
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28th December 2020, 11:54 PM
Thread: Speed change on lathe
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Pivot point
Hi Dallas - there is a pivot point pin (barely) and needs replacing with something much sturdier. Will look into that.
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28th December 2020, 11:48 PM
Thread: Turning tools for newby.
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Turning tools for newby.
As an absolute novice, where can I buy a basic set of good/reasonable turning tools in Adelaide (besides Carbatec) please?
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28th December 2020, 01:22 PM
Thread: Speed change on lathe
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Gentlemen - does this photo help? I've loosened...
Gentlemen - does this photo help? I've loosened both the bottom bolt on the motor (?) and the bolt on the lever arm. I did get some movement which should allow me to change the speed. The lathe...
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27th December 2020, 09:38 PM
Thread: Speed change on lathe
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Speed change on lathe
I've been given a generic unknown brand, second hand lathe (made 1983). I was told it had 2 speeds changed by the lever shown. The lever appears jammed and I'm not sure how it is supposed to...
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26th February 2018, 05:59 PM
Thread: Tear out on a rebate
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Here's my set up. I think grain direction might...
Here's my set up. I think grain direction might be the issue, thanks for the advice.430633
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26th February 2018, 02:49 PM
Thread: Tear out on a rebate
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Tear out on a rebate
I'm trying to rout a rebate on a piece of pine for a cupboard door frame. I was taking shallow cuts and routed an inside channel first before doing a second pass on the edge. I keep getting ugly...
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16th January 2018, 03:26 PM
Thread: Triton router table
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Hole successfully drilled, works great.
Hole successfully drilled, works great.
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13th January 2018, 03:36 PM
Thread: What is it?
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What is it?
I was doing a clean up and I found this amongst my Triton bits and pieces. It looks like a sprinkler head but water wouldn't flow through the holes. Any clues?427674427675
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9th January 2018, 04:46 PM
Thread: Installing above table winder for RTA300
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Hi Ray - is this information still relevant in...
Hi Ray - is this information still relevant in 2017?
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9th January 2018, 02:15 PM
Thread: Triton router table
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Triton router table
I have an older model Triton router table (RTA300) which does not have a hole for the winder handle of my new Triton router (TRA001). Is there a template for finding the optimum spot to drill a...