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15th May 2019, 10:53 AM
Thread: Replicating Poang chair and footstool
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Thx Paul I'm going to test my skills and methods...
Thx Paul
I'm going to test my skills and methods by first-up recreating a Poang footstool in Silky Oak. I'll put up some pictures along the way. Oh, & BTW, I'll likely be using Northern SO,... -
14th May 2019, 07:41 AM
Thread: Replicating Poang chair and footstool
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Indeed they are laminated. At rough count there...
Indeed they are laminated. At rough count there are about 15 layers.
i plan to reduce the number of layers, by using thicker pieces.
Regarding spring back, I plan to assess the degree of that by... -
13th May 2019, 09:30 PM
Thread: Replicating Poang chair and footstool
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Hi Auscab I have thought this through and,...
Hi Auscab
I have thought this through and, whilst I could add an outer laminate, I’ve made the decision to construct the pieces from scratch. I have the time.
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13th May 2019, 12:38 PM
Thread: Replicating Poang chair and footstool
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Replicating Poang chair and footstool
Hi All
I want to make a replica (IKEA) Poang chair and footstool. My reason is that I wish to have the timber match other furniture I have made. I have access to a steamer, and my plan is to steam... -
22nd February 2013, 09:10 AM
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Want advice from recent Pacer dinghy builder(s) - Brisbane
Hi folks
I'm researching building a Pacer dinghy.
(Yes, I know where to buy plans, etc.)
What I'd like to hear from any recent builders of Pacers is their estimate of costs of materials.
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3rd October 2010, 10:33 PM
Thread: Is There Enough Info Here?
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20 watts? If that's 20 real watts, i.e. 20 watts...
20 watts?
If that's 20 real watts, i.e. 20 watts RMS then it will be completely adequate.
20W "peak" or "PMPO" is a shonky term, used by the unscrupulous for grossly overestimating useful output.... -
3rd October 2010, 06:10 PM
Thread: Is There Enough Info Here?
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Look at the Planet10 hifi box plan library....
Look at the Planet10 hifi box plan library.
There are masses of well-documented & easy-to build designs.
planet_10 hifi
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27th March 2010, 11:53 PM
Thread: How do I get started?
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Speaker box plan library - free
Check out the Planet-10 hifi site. Google to find it.
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1st February 2010, 10:22 AM
Thread: Kerbside Killing
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Hi, I have a Rega Planar 3. After it had...
Hi,
I have a Rega Planar 3.
After it had sat for a few years it became a bit "sticky". I took it to a HiFi dealer who carefully lubricated it for me and it was as good as new.
See your Rega... -
12th August 2008, 11:35 AM
Thread: Old wharfedales worth anything?
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Interested.
Yes. The thing to do is post info about the lettering and numbers on the drivers. A picture of each wouldn't go astray. In particular, show the condition of the cone and surround, as well as the...
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28th July 2008, 01:35 PM
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PAWO boxes giveaway - Brisbane (Australia)
Owing to a surplus of projects (and frowns from SWMBO regarding diminishing floor space) I have a pair of MDF PAWO cabinets that need to find a home. (The alternative is a fire! ... and that would be...
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25th July 2008, 10:08 AM
Thread: shade cloth - grille cloth
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Other source for grille cloth
Put on a false moustache and spend a half hour browsing in Spotlight!
:-)
They have a number of different types of fabric suitable for grilles, and you can also pick up dacron wadding.
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19th January 2007, 11:01 PM
Thread: Cornu horn built as a sub. Crazy idea?
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Cornu horn built as a sub. Crazy idea?
I just came across the "Cornu horn" design.
There's an interesting description and review on 6Moons. Google to find it.
It occurs to me that it'd be dead easy to build a sub by this method. It'd be... -
18th January 2007, 11:46 PM
Thread: Good source for cheap MDF in Brisbane
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Good source for cheap MDF in Brisbane
Hi folks,
This may be old news to some, but ...
You can get good-sized offcuts of a variety of MDF types and thicknesses from the Logan Recycling Market. The bargain prices mean I can afford...