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6th April 2021, 02:28 PM
Thread: Is this Vic-Ash used on this ceiling?
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Is this Vic-Ash used on this ceiling?
I've got a gnarly one! I've bought a house with some beautiful timber ceilings. I'm looking to potentially pull it off and use it on the floors.
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24th December 2019, 08:10 AM
Thread: An outdoor play centre
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An outdoor play centre
Merry Christmas everyone.
I've been busy making a outdoor playcentre and slide for my daughter. I thought I would share.
The slide was purchased from bunnings.
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20th August 2018, 10:38 PM
Thread: Teething Elephant
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Teething Elephant
I made my little 7 month old a teething elephant!
It's made from pine, and soaked in coconut oil with a few drops of vanilla essence. It smells amazing.
It's pretty simple, a few cuts with the... -
15th August 2018, 09:26 AM
Thread: Non toxic paint, safe for infants
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Thanks. The coconut oil gives a nice finish. ...
Thanks.
The coconut oil gives a nice finish.
I have plans to create a teething ring/rattle so some bright colours would be preferable.
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12th August 2018, 10:19 PM
Thread: Non toxic paint, safe for infants
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Non toxic paint, safe for infants
Hey,
I've got a little 7 month old and she's finally starting to take an active interest in some of her toys.
I'm in the process of making her some rattles, and would love to paint them.
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3rd August 2018, 07:26 PM
Thread: Box Hardware
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Thanks Fumbler & double.d. They both look like...
Thanks Fumbler & double.d. They both look like great places to buy some hinges and screws.
Not to be self-deprecating, but it's my first attempt at a box, so feedback is welcome. It's still... -
2nd August 2018, 07:52 PM
Thread: Box Hardware
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Box Hardware
I'm making a greene and greene style box. It's still pretty rough, and I'm just starting so I'm a little hesitant to post photos.
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2nd August 2018, 07:43 PM
Thread: JULY/AUGUST 2018 - Prize Draw # 124
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CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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31st October 2017, 08:27 PM
Thread: Where to buy in Melbourne
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looks great. how were the prices?
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27th October 2017, 08:20 PM
Thread: My first wood working project
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By all means. Post some pics of your build. It...
By all means. Post some pics of your build. It would be great to see it come together
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27th October 2017, 07:04 PM
Thread: My first wood working project
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The legs were two 90x45 pieces glued with slow...
The legs were two 90x45 pieces glued with slow setting pva, no other joinery was used to hold them together. Once they were dried they weren't coming apart.
Thanks for the kind words. It's an... -
19th October 2017, 09:01 PM
Thread: Looks like a good Auction
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VICTORIA Thanks for the update. it sounds like i would...
Thanks for the update.
it sounds like i would of been outbidded on most things there.
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16th October 2017, 05:33 PM
Thread: Some questions about owning acreage
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Some great responses, thanks everyone. In...
Some great responses, thanks everyone.
In terms of taxes, the plan is to buy it, establish it while we're working and then retire there, so capital gains tax is less of a concern at this point,... -
15th October 2017, 09:06 PM
Thread: Where to buy in Melbourne
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I've got no way (apart from a stanley #4) to...
I've got no way (apart from a stanley #4) to clean up rough cut boards, so finding something that's dressed is worth the money at the moment.
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15th October 2017, 02:56 PM
Thread: Where to buy in Melbourne
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Apologies, I was responding to JohnG, 'there' is...
Apologies, I was responding to JohnG, 'there' is Urban Salvage in Spotswood.
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15th October 2017, 01:17 PM
Thread: Where to buy in Melbourne
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John, I went there last weekend and took a few...
John, I went there last weekend and took a few photos of some of the boards I was interested in. There was a lot of stuff there. Old floorboards were in the bargain bin, but all the dressed boards...
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15th October 2017, 10:28 AM
Thread: Some questions about owning acreage
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Some questions about owning acreage
The wife and I live in the heart of Melbourne, but we're thinking about purchasing some acreage in country vic. We're looking at anywhere from 30+ acres with some of the properties being as large as...
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12th October 2017, 07:40 PM
Thread: NOVEMBER 2017 - Prize Draw # 120
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CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
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10th October 2017, 05:20 PM
Thread: Looks like a good Auction
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VICTORIA Did anyone go? Would love to know how much that...
Did anyone go? Would love to know how much that tool chest went for
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10th October 2017, 05:01 PM
Thread: Noise levels in my workshop
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I've not got the years behind my belt like some...
I've not got the years behind my belt like some of you, but I tend to wear my headphones (in-ear) in the workshop, I tuck the cord into my tshirt and pull them behind my neck. In winter I've usually...
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4th October 2017, 07:46 PM
Thread: Where to buy in Melbourne
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Thanks jms_8087. I'm going to pay urban salvage a...
Thanks jms_8087. I'm going to pay urban salvage a visit first as they're the closest.
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3rd October 2017, 10:13 PM
Thread: Where to buy in Melbourne
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Where to buy in Melbourne
Hey all,
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2nd October 2017, 07:03 PM
Thread: Timbecon Vices
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All great points. Thanks for the suggestions, it...
All great points.
Thanks for the suggestions, it sounds like the standard vice might be the way to go. -
2nd October 2017, 08:45 AM
Thread: Timbecon Vices
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Timbecon Vices
I'm looking at purchasing a vice for my newly built workbench, and the Quick Action Front Vice Screw looks like it ticks some boxes. It's affordable, and has quick action.
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1st October 2017, 03:06 PM
Thread: My first wood working project
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So I've epoxied everything with a West Systems...
So I've epoxied everything with a West Systems slow set, and it's come up square, plum and level. I've glued two strips under the top which keeps it in place for now. I've got some 150mm monster...
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23rd September 2017, 10:19 PM
Thread: Looking for router recommendations
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Looking for router recommendations
As some of you might have seen I broke the taurus router, and so I'm looking for a replacement.
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23rd September 2017, 07:04 PM
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Thanks for that, it looks great. Myself and...
Thanks for that, it looks great.
Myself and wife had a chuckle at the look of the lady in this photo as her husband is putting away his card.
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22nd September 2017, 11:09 PM
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I'm going to try and get up there, but I've got a...
I'm going to try and get up there, but I've got a bit on this weekend.
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19th September 2017, 09:15 PM
Thread: My first wood working project
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Thanks guys. I thought I needed to sand it down...
Thanks guys. I thought I needed to sand it down anyway, so I was going to hit it with the belt sander. Thanks for the offer Jimbobtwoshoes, I inherited a Stanley #4. I might give it a once over with...
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17th September 2017, 12:59 PM
Thread: help - Taurus router, bit stuck
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Did you get your bit out?
Did you get your bit out?
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17th September 2017, 12:16 PM
Thread: help - Taurus router, bit stuck
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help - Taurus router, bit stuck
A family member has a router which they impulse bought at aldi (i think), I used it to level a work bench top I've been building.
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16th September 2017, 09:16 PM
Thread: GORE WARNING - Be careful they bite
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poor bugger. I hope he makes a full recovery.
poor bugger. I hope he makes a full recovery.
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16th September 2017, 07:43 PM
Thread: My first wood working project
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Today I attempted to flatten my bench top. Since...
Today I attempted to flatten my bench top. Since I don't have access to a jointer/planer I've found myself a taurus router (i think they're from aldi), I bought a 33mm 1/4 bit and built a jig.
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15th September 2017, 09:31 PM
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Cheers. I'll head down tomorrow and pick some up.
Cheers. I'll head down tomorrow and pick some up.
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14th September 2017, 10:18 PM
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I didn't know that. i usually watch him on mute...
I didn't know that. i usually watch him on mute since he kind of erks me.
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14th September 2017, 09:02 PM
Thread: It's getting there....... Sort of.
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Looks fantastic.
Looks fantastic.
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14th September 2017, 08:50 PM
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A big fan/respect for the following: Dorian...
A big fan/respect for the following:
Dorian Bracht - videos of him creating some of the most amazingly fitting joints I've ever seen. no talking, just woodworking
The Samurai Carpenter - a bit of... -
13th September 2017, 09:17 PM
Thread: GORE WARNING - Be careful they bite
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and that kids, is why you should never try to...
and that kids, is why you should never try to catch a falling drop saw
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12th September 2017, 09:36 PM
Thread: How they make plywood (then and now)
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How they make plywood (then and now)
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11th September 2017, 08:40 PM
Thread: My first wood working project
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Makes sense. Love the idea of the square corner...
Makes sense. Love the idea of the square corner brackets. Would be nice to hide them with a shelf.
In terms of epoxy, there's a ton on the market. Do you have any suggestions? Should i go for... -
10th September 2017, 08:23 PM
Thread: My first wood working project
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A quick update, All mortises for the bottom...
A quick update,
All mortises for the bottom rails have now been cut, and test fitted together (pictured below)
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10th September 2017, 06:08 PM
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Thanks fellas. Good suggestion Chief Tiff's....
Thanks fellas.
Good suggestion Chief Tiff's. I'll give them a good rub down with some degreaser before hand.
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9th September 2017, 08:53 PM
Thread: My first wood working project
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The yellow will be the wedged through tenons, and...
The yellow will be the wedged through tenons, and the blue would be butted up against them in (what I could only describe as) elbowed mortise in the leg. I'm not sure I'd have enough bite with a...
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9th September 2017, 08:47 PM
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I picked up a brace drill and a lot of augers this morning for $25
I've been looking for a brace drill and an auger to help hollow out my mortises on my bench I'm working on, and came across a bargain.
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7th September 2017, 05:42 PM
Thread: My first wood working project
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Thanks John, that's a great thread. I was...
Thanks John, that's a great thread. I was originally going to go with long feet like in IanWs Bench, but decided against it as I'd love a leg vice one of these days, so i was trying to keep my front...
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6th September 2017, 10:33 PM
Thread: Hello from a beginner in Cairns
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g'day, welcome. minus the woodworking course,...
g'day, welcome.
minus the woodworking course, I'm doing the same thing. I bought some saws, chisels and clamps and inherited a plane, and my first project is a work bench which i'm documenting here. -
6th September 2017, 05:33 PM
Thread: My first wood working project
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The blue cross members have a small 35mm tenon...
The blue cross members have a small 35mm tenon which were calculated to sit snug against the larger yellow tenon. I'm hoping there is enough bite. If not, maybe some dowels drilled through might add...
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6th September 2017, 03:48 PM
Thread: My first wood working project
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My first wood working project
I'm embarking on my first wood working project, a bench.
I've created the plans in sketch-up, it's inspired by a roubo bench.
I've got a set of Narex chisels, and two japanese saws, so I'm doing... -
4th September 2017, 05:21 PM
Thread: Can anyone identify this block plane?
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Great advice. I'm going to give this a go this...
Great advice. I'm going to give this a go this weekend.
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4 was a record. yesterday I was a little sick, a...
4 was a record. yesterday I was a little sick, a little tired and the attention kept slipping.
I went out today and bought some cut5 gloves, I'll wear them when wielding my ryoba saw since I'm now...