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4th January 2009, 03:21 PM
Thread: First Jewelry Box
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Very nice box. Well done. I really like the color...
Very nice box. Well done. I really like the color contrasts.
By the way, on gluing up mitered corners on boxes, I've had a lot of luck just using masking tape and making several rounds around the... -
24th October 2007, 01:24 AM
Thread: walnut bank
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Great idea and good work. I'm sure she loves...
Great idea and good work. I'm sure she loves it!:2tsup:
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24th October 2007, 01:22 AM
Thread: newbie to buy new tools
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A couple of suggestions. IMHO pawnshops are a...
A couple of suggestions. IMHO pawnshops are a good source for starter tools. I'm not sure of prices in Oz, but I have a B&D 3/8" drill I picked up for $10 US I've been using for 15 yrs. and still...
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21st October 2007, 12:08 PM
Thread: Wood for Scrolling ornaments
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Don't know if either of these woods are available...
Don't know if either of these woods are available in your area, but over here we use a lot of sassafrass and aspen. I've lately been using the latter to experiment with on my new saw, and it works...
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20th October 2007, 08:27 AM
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Thanks for the tip Woodbe, I had been up all...
Thanks for the tip Woodbe, I had been up all night working at the hosp. and realized my mistake just after posting:-.
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19th October 2007, 12:46 AM
Thread: cutting tops: finished box
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cutting tops: finished box
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19th October 2007, 12:41 AM
Thread: cutting large tops no.3
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cutting large tops no.3
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58297After cutting the corners, continue cutting this first side straight until the saw begins to bind (this tells you you're almost through). At this point get a small bladed saw... -
19th October 2007, 12:27 AM
Thread: Cutting large tops no. 2
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Cutting large tops no. 2
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58294Next I use a saw refered to in US as a 'bow saw'. This one costs $12.50 US at our version of 'Bunnings' , and it's cutting edge measures 24". Holding it firmly against the... -
19th October 2007, 12:18 AM
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Cutting large box tops without a band saw
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58291Came upon this method when I wanted to make attractive boxes but had no bandsaw:(. Hope this helps someone.
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19th October 2007, 12:04 AM
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Very nice boxes:2tsup:. Makes me jealous and...
Very nice boxes:2tsup:. Makes me jealous and gives some great ideas.:D
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18th October 2007, 11:48 PM
Thread: Acrylic Lid
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Nice treatment. Like it alot!:2tsup: I've been...
Nice treatment. Like it alot!:2tsup:
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18th October 2007, 02:40 AM
Thread: New Woodworker seeks advice
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One thing no one has mentioned, in an out of the...
One thing no one has mentioned, in an out of the way corner, plumb for hot and cold water with a little sink for washing you and your paint brushes up:D. Significant other will appreciate it! Oh...
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18th October 2007, 02:34 AM
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The title suggests that you will find out how...
The title suggests that you will find out how tape angles. Didn't see any mention of that. Interesting though, I've never seen the angled knife in use before. Always had misgivings about it when I...
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16th October 2007, 12:04 AM
Thread: Knitting needle box
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Love the box! Hope you decide to post a detail of...
Love the box! Hope you decide to post a detail of the swinging trays, they were a great idea.
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14th October 2007, 01:32 PM
Thread: Out of Control
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Looks great. Don't you just love it when plans go...
Looks great. Don't you just love it when plans go astray?
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14th October 2007, 01:24 PM
Thread: War Type Movies
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ss, noticing the type you like, I can't believe...
ss, noticing the type you like, I can't believe no has mentioned 'Where Eagles Dare' with Clint Eastwood and Richard Burton. The last 30 min are worth the whole movie, but that doesn't mean the rest...
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10th October 2007, 11:33 PM
Thread: Another box
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Nice. Simple and elegant.
Nice. Simple and elegant.
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10th October 2007, 02:45 PM
Thread: Sensitive Subject
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Thanx for the links Sebastiaan56, just what I was...
Thanx for the links Sebastiaan56, just what I was looking for!
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10th October 2007, 02:36 PM
Thread: Blanket Box
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Truly nice piece:2tsup:. Should give you many...
Truly nice piece:2tsup:. Should give you many years of pleasure. I like the handles and staining. Great work!
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9th October 2007, 02:55 PM
Thread: Which sander when?
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One thing I'd like to mention, recently my 1/4...
One thing I'd like to mention, recently my 1/4 sheet B&D bit the dust and I found a nice ROS at a pawn shop and started using it. It's a great little sander and does a much better job than my old...
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9th October 2007, 02:49 PM
Thread: Look what I just got!
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I apologise for not saying....HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
I apologise for not saying....HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
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9th October 2007, 02:28 PM
Thread: Look what I just got!
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Almost makes a man want to quit the single life. ...
Almost makes a man want to quit the single life.
I said almost.
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9th October 2007, 03:14 AM
Thread: Sagging Ceiling -- any referrals
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What Rod said. Also you might check the vent line...
What Rod said. Also you might check the vent line to your dryer and make sure there are no gaps letting humid air into the room from above or below.
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9th October 2007, 02:56 AM
Thread: Best looking youing lady around
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Quite a looker! Is she available next Sat....
Quite a looker! Is she available next Sat. night?:D
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8th October 2007, 03:21 PM
Thread: Square checker
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Don't know where you keep coming up with these...
Don't know where you keep coming up with these great tips Niki, but I appreciate them...By the way, keep 'em coming:D.
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8th October 2007, 03:13 PM
Thread: Sensitive Subject
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Interesting topic, and timely too. I've recently...
Interesting topic, and timely too. I've recently been doing a lot of thinking about my wood use, it's source, and whether some of the species we like to use are being managed at the source, or are...
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8th October 2007, 02:28 PM
Thread: Stuck on the mandrel - acetone???
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Before I say this, understand I know nothing Re:...
Before I say this, understand I know nothing Re: pen turning and have never used this solvent for the above mentioned purpose. Disclaimer out of the way; MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) is the universaly...
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7th October 2007, 01:40 PM
Thread: French Restuarant
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French Restuarant
A man got a table in a resturant an an attractive waitress asks him what he would like.
" A quickie." he answered.
Shocked, she slaps him and demands he order a meal. "So what do you want?"
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7th October 2007, 12:00 PM
Thread: Hello!
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Welcome and I look forward to your expertise. ...
Welcome and I look forward to your expertise.
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7th October 2007, 11:54 AM
Thread: Marriage proposal
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Yeah, I was married once, but only for a little...
Yeah, I was married once, but only for a little while. It couldn't last because I tricked her into it. I told her she was pregnant.
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6th October 2007, 09:07 AM
Thread: Quality vs Budget powertools
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Due to buget constraints I will occasionally buy...
Due to buget constraints I will occasionally buy a less than top quality tool. However, if my intention is to find out if this tool will do what I need it to do or I know that my skills are such that...
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5th October 2007, 07:55 PM
Thread: Hexagonal Dovetailed Box
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Beautiful workmanship!:2tsup: I love the figured...
Beautiful workmanship!:2tsup: I love the figured wood on the top. Very inovative.
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5th October 2007, 07:41 PM
Thread: First attempt...
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Great start! Keep after it. Each box seems to...
Great start! Keep after it. Each box seems to take on a life of it's own in the making.
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5th October 2007, 12:55 AM
Thread: The great cellar smell mystery
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Something that may mask the smell is a product we...
Something that may mask the smell is a product we use in hospitals. Goes by a number of names, 'Orange 3' I think is one. Talk to your local hospital. If you can get some it will cover almost any...
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5th October 2007, 12:50 AM
Thread: ASh and ebony jewellery box
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Very nice work:2tsup:. Some beautiful woods used....
Very nice work:2tsup:. Some beautiful woods used. How was the estucheon(not sure of the spelling) done?
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4th October 2007, 02:40 AM
Thread: meaning of poor
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I'm sorry, I'm sort of broke this week and can't...
I'm sorry, I'm sort of broke this week and can't afford to pay attention til Sat.
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4th October 2007, 02:35 AM
Thread: A new small box
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Very nice box! I won't ask about the latch like...
Very nice box! I won't ask about the latch like everyone else did,... but hows about it? Oops, and here it was I promised. :D
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2nd October 2007, 01:16 AM
Thread: I need help from the USA!
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I'll do what I can for you if you just need...
I'll do what I can for you if you just need logistical help. It's Mon. here and I'll be out of town on business until Wed. Send a PM and I'll have a look Wed. and see if I can be of assistance.
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1st October 2007, 03:18 PM
Thread: Butchers Block
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Nice job! I love seeing useful things made out of...
Nice job! I love seeing useful things made out of others' trash.
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30th September 2007, 12:43 PM
Thread: A couple of Lizard Pens
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Nice pens:2tsup:. Very much like the different...
Nice pens:2tsup:. Very much like the different skin designs I see here. Can't wait to get a lathe (sigh).
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30th September 2007, 12:38 PM
Thread: Cutting Mirrors
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I generally cut mirrors on the front. Cutting the...
I generally cut mirrors on the front. Cutting the back can damage the silvering.
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30th September 2007, 09:29 AM
Thread: Cutting Mirrors
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After working a summer for a glazier, here's a...
After working a summer for a glazier, here's a bit of lore for anyone with a hankering to try glass cutting.
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30th September 2007, 09:02 AM
Thread: Tulipwood Wall Street II
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Your sister is a lucky woman.:2tsup:
Your sister is a lucky woman.:2tsup:
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30th September 2007, 08:59 AM
Thread: Matara Sculpture Exhibition
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Beautiful sculptures! The nude is breath taking....
Beautiful sculptures! The nude is breath taking. :2tsup:
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29th September 2007, 01:08 PM
Thread: Router Table Surface
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I just used a leftover piece of veneered ply for...
I just used a leftover piece of veneered ply for mine and worked just fine, I thought. Then one day, bored, I put a coat of lacquer on it, and was I suprised. Been keeping a good coat on it ever...
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29th September 2007, 01:04 PM
Thread: watdya reckon WIP
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Can't speak for anyone else here, but I'm always...
Can't speak for anyone else here, but I'm always interested in seeing someone try something I've yet to try. Still a bit green at all this, so I like the learning experience.
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28th September 2007, 03:10 PM
Thread: first trip "out side"
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Truth is, I was just green with envy.:-
Truth is, I was just green with envy.:-
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28th September 2007, 03:05 PM
Thread: Ooooooeeeer! You are awful, but....
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If they're not the stinging variety, they look...
If they're not the stinging variety, they look like prime catfish bait. We have a caterpillar around here we call Catawba Worms. Look similar, but without the fur and can strip a catalpa tree in a...
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28th September 2007, 05:30 AM
Thread: Hawk
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Is that a Perigrine? Nice looking little bird....
Is that a Perigrine? Nice looking little bird. Would love to try falconry, but never figured I could live up to the responsibility.
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28th September 2007, 05:25 AM
Thread: Any ideas what this timber may be?
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I'm working with a piece of jatoba right now and...
I'm working with a piece of jatoba right now and it sure looks similar. I fairly new to WW and still learning woods, but was staring at my piece so long yesterday that I had dreams of it.:B