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6th December 2016, 07:13 PM
Thread: Dacron
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Dacron
Hi guys,
quick question, any recommendations on an online place to order heat shrink dacron in Australia? This isn't for a boat, just researching the material. I've come across aircraftspruce in... -
12th June 2014, 03:33 PM
Thread: Thin Plywood.
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Excellent mate! Legend! I will chase it up, I'll...
Excellent mate! Legend! I will chase it up, I'll be in Melbourne in July so maybe I'll arrange to have a look and suss it out. The radius isn't too crazy, but I'll have a check of my cad files to...
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11th June 2014, 11:17 PM
Thread: Thin Plywood.
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Thin Plywood.
Hi guys,
it's been a long time since I've posted.
For those that remember I was in Tasmania doing a Design Degree, well I finished that along with an Honours degree, and am now based in... -
23rd December 2013, 07:09 PM
Thread: Arm chair
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Woooo top work Jason! Looks great Steve! Hope...
Woooo top work Jason! Looks great Steve!
Hope all is well, I'll send you an inbox, lost your email address.
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8th May 2013, 08:52 PM
Thread: Lie Nielsen Boggs Spokeshave.
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Lie Nielsen Boggs Spokeshave.
Hi,
Looking into getting a Boggs Spokeshave. Have done a little bit of reading, seems they are more dedicated to finishing as opposed to the grunt work. I have an old Stanley which will do the... -
26th December 2012, 09:35 PM
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Not entirely sure of the name of plywood. But who...
Not entirely sure of the name of plywood. But who knows, these guys may be able to help:
Plywood suppliers
MyPly is your complete local Plywood supplier for DIY and Trade Solutions
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25th December 2012, 12:01 AM
Thread: Bamboo Veneers?
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I knew it existed, having seen skateboards been...
I knew it existed, having seen skateboards been made [online], and am interested in getting a "leaf" or two and trying some laminations, see how it bends, springsback, sands etc.
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24th December 2012, 02:01 PM
Thread: Bamboo Veneers?
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Legend! Stumbled across these guys this morning...
Legend! Stumbled across these guys this morning online, looks like a goer to me. Just have to wait until the new year, give everyone time to find there feet again. Thanks a bunch!
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22nd December 2012, 11:05 PM
Thread: Bamboo Veneers?
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Bamboo Veneers?
Hi Ladies and Gents, been a while.
Just curious, has anyone on here purchased Bamboo Veneers, and if so, where abouts did you source them?
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6th July 2012, 02:41 PM
Thread: Planes vs Sandpaper
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Slight bumping :P At my current point in time,...
Slight bumping :P
At my current point in time, I have predominantly been working with veneered surfaces, curved chairs and the like, so my planes have been safely tucked away for a while. I... -
20th December 2011, 12:06 PM
Thread: Your Top Ten Handplanes by Use
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My plane collection is probably only just on 10...
My plane collection is probably only just on 10 but:
Stanley 110 Block Plane. Probably my most used plane, it is very annoying to adjust the blade both depth and side to side, but once the blade... -
14th December 2011, 03:37 PM
Thread: Half Round Table WIP
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Love a torsion box. I really enjoy making torsion...
Love a torsion box. I really enjoy making torsion boxes. I typically use them for moulds (vacuum forming veneers over), and have recently made some shelves utilizing a torsion box inside.
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20th November 2011, 06:17 PM
Thread: Second Year ASFF - Couch
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TeaLady: Thank you for the kind words, very happy...
TeaLady: Thank you for the kind words, very happy with the outcome :) Yes! Fly out tomorrow, so excited! Going to see Frank Lloyd Wrights architecture in Phoenix and Chicago, should be great!
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19th November 2011, 01:36 PM
Thread: Second Year ASFF - Couch
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I personally, over the moon with how it turned...
I personally, over the moon with how it turned out. I couldn't be any happier. There is room for improvement, and areas I wish to give more attention, but for the first prototype I am stoked.
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16th November 2011, 11:01 PM
Thread: Second Year ASFF - Couch
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Second Year ASFF - Couch
Ok, been on and off the forum, mainly off, for most of the year. Uni was very busy, but extremely enjoyable, all year, amongst other things which kept me too busy.
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14th November 2011, 12:34 PM
Thread: LN Special Edition block plane
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Got mine on the weekend, #17. Perfect 21st gift...
Got mine on the weekend, #17. Perfect 21st gift from my parents :)
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3rd November 2011, 04:01 PM
Thread: Fine Woodworking - what is it?
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The way I look at is on a case by case basis, and...
The way I look at is on a case by case basis, and even then it doesn't matter, as the person next to me may not agree.
It isn't depicted by the era it was made in, or by the joinery employed (in... -
1st November 2011, 07:59 PM
Thread: Hsc
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Plywood would be a suitable substitute to use...
Plywood would be a suitable substitute to use instead of mdf :)
Timber choice sounds nice, I have done a bit of work with Red Cedar (Australian) in the past, lovely timber, beautiful. As well as... -
31st October 2011, 10:53 PM
Thread: Hsc
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Couldn't agree more regarding adding your own...
Couldn't agree more regarding adding your own style to a Krenov inspired cabinet. That is where the fun is had! Adding your own flare, different ideas, unique, and then you can say, "I designed and...
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31st October 2011, 09:12 PM
Thread: Hsc
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Goodluck for your HSC mate. If you have any...
Goodluck for your HSC mate.
If you have any questions don't be afraid to shoot me a PM, I finished my HSC works (both Design and Tech, and Industrial Tech Timber)...I still lurk the forums... -
9th August 2011, 11:46 PM
Thread: The ultimate dovetail saw
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I have a Lie Nielsen dovetail saw, gift for my...
I have a Lie Nielsen dovetail saw, gift for my 18th, I love it. BUT I'll admit I have probably only used 5 or so times since owning it, nearly 3 years.
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27th June 2011, 02:25 PM
Thread: Veneering large tight curve
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Air bag should work fine. I'd suggest a caul to...
Air bag should work fine. I'd suggest a caul to go over the veneer, just to help ensure even pressure, I generally just use 3mm MDF with packing tape on one face (prevent glue sticking).
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17th June 2011, 12:28 PM
Thread: Honeycomb Cardboard
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Found it. Dalton Paper. Located around Aus....
Found it. Dalton Paper. Located around Aus. Product is called XBoard.
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15th June 2011, 06:43 PM
Thread: Honeycomb Cardboard
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Perfect! I will email them tonight. Thanks a lot...
Perfect! I will email them tonight. Thanks a lot for your help Alex! :)
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14th June 2011, 10:06 PM
Thread: Honeycomb Cardboard
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Anyone else? Got a reply from Vacupress, they...
Anyone else?
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13th June 2011, 02:37 PM
Thread: Honeycomb Cardboard
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Honeycomb Cardboard
G'day everyone.
Just wondering if anyone knows of a place in Aus that I can source some Honeycomb Cardboard in sheets?
Exactly like the stuff listed on Vacupress:
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22nd April 2011, 10:19 PM
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Not a problem at all Scott. I am currently...
Not a problem at all Scott.
I am currently looking Australia wide for workshop setups similar to yours (ie. rent a workspace, with access to machinery), just to see what is out there.
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13th April 2011, 09:33 PM
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End of 2012 (when I finish at ASFF) I will be...
End of 2012 (when I finish at ASFF) I will be 100% interested.
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27th February 2011, 05:50 PM
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Sorry, had a music festival yesterday. Here...
Sorry, had a music festival yesterday.
Here are a few pics attached.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg85/Rhys_Cooper/7.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg85/Rhys_Cooper/1-1.jpg
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24th February 2011, 06:58 PM
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Well...its been a while :P I'll be sure to put...
Well...its been a while :P
I'll be sure to put up a pic or 2 of my projects from second semester last year tomorrow.
Back into the swing of things, uni is back, few assessments, development has... -
28th December 2010, 10:00 AM
Thread: So what did Santa bring you?
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Oh and I got a new book, which I am obsessed with...
Oh and I got a new book, which I am obsessed with at the moment, The World's Worst Inventions. Very funny/interesting book.
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28th December 2010, 01:55 AM
Thread: So what did Santa bring you?
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Got a Helmet for my Pushbike (my new/cheaper mode...
Got a Helmet for my Pushbike (my new/cheaper mode of transport to ASFF/uni and back, which will in turn save me money for more tools :D )
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25th December 2010, 11:20 PM
Thread: MY workshop
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I have used that specific make and model of Panel...
I have used that specific make and model of Panel Saw for about 6 months, and must saw it was one very nice bit of gear.
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9th September 2010, 08:23 PM
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How deep is the hole for this post? I could...
How deep is the hole for this post?
I could have sworn when we did our sail post we dug ours about 600mm deep?
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4th September 2010, 07:03 PM
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Joosh I'll have to ask the students about putting...
Joosh I'll have to ask the students about putting up some pics of other students work. But I'll see what I can do :)
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2nd September 2010, 10:49 PM
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I'll do another big write up of this semesters...
I'll do another big write up of this semesters progress sometime soon...it will be a BIG write up haha.
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2nd September 2010, 10:46 PM
Thread: WIP Interesting Table
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I love it :)
I love it :)
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30th June 2010, 04:04 PM
Thread: Ideas please, No Idea where to start
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Exactly as seanz has said, time for a prototype....
Exactly as seanz has said, time for a prototype.
Chances are it wont be perfect the first time, so with each prototype document any changes, thoughts/ideas, etc.
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27th June 2010, 06:46 PM
Thread: Please help!!!!!hsc major work
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Sorry mate, but I don't really want to just 'give...
Sorry mate, but I don't really want to just 'give away' all the research she has done.
But what I would do, because you only have 8 weeks left, is just make the female part of the mould, using the... -
26th June 2010, 01:14 PM
Thread: Please help!!!!!hsc major work
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Girl at my uni made a coffee table a similar...
Girl at my uni made a coffee table a similar design to this... (a 'C' shape)
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25th June 2010, 11:46 PM
Thread: Why so tight?
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Rub joints work well :) Used them on my...
Rub joints work well :)
Used them on my Barstool, nice and simple, just kept on rubbing them together, one piece in the vice, until the kinda 'suctioned' together then lined them up good like old... -
23rd June 2010, 10:28 PM
Thread: Premium Aldi plane
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What is the blade like? Could you possibly...
What is the blade like?
Could you possibly measure the width for me? and is it a 'tapered' blade, like ones in some other wooden planes?
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23rd June 2010, 11:05 AM
Thread: Filler problem
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You can mix dye in with the filler to try and...
You can mix dye in with the filler to try and match it to the colour of the timber.
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22nd June 2010, 04:16 PM
Thread: Premium Aldi plane
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In this situation ignore my sig :p
In this situation ignore my sig :p
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22nd June 2010, 04:14 PM
Thread: Premium Aldi plane
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I'll probably head out and buy one of these...
I'll probably head out and buy one of these planes. For $15 it isnt a big lose if it sucks.
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17th June 2010, 09:19 PM
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I am sure 100 is too much, but when I roughly...
I am sure 100 is too much, but when I roughly added the materials per box, and my time (labour)...$100 seemed cheap?
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17th June 2010, 08:44 PM
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Box Pics are Up :)
Well hear are the pics of the box :)
Golden/clear sassafras, paying close attention to the grain orientation. Wenge edge trimming for a nice contrast, and a book matched Black Heart Sassafras... -
15th June 2010, 10:48 PM
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Good work Alex.R Similar to me, I planned it...
Good work Alex.R
Similar to me, I planned it out and worked towards the goal of going there, although I had to delay my acceptance by a year due to lack of funds, but it all worked out for the... -
13th June 2010, 08:36 PM
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Thanks fencepost2 and RufflyRustic :) Some...
Thanks fencepost2 and RufflyRustic :)
Some info about the course.
3 yr duration
2 semesters a year
4 subjects a semester.
For the first year we do:
Furniture Technology (BTD)
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12th June 2010, 11:04 PM
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Thanks rhancock and artme :) When I return to...
Thanks rhancock and artme :)
When I return to tasmania after my uni break I'll be sure to upload some better quality pics.
I'll put up a few of the box tomorrow.
Thanks for the replies
Rhys