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9th November 2010, 02:07 PM
Thread: WIP Bar
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It's been awhile since I posted an update on here...
It's been awhile since I posted an update on here but haven't really accomplished that much yet :doh:
I am currently sanding the two slabs down to remove the excess resin on top, which I am slowly... -
5th November 2010, 10:55 PM
Thread: First plane purchased
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First plane purchased
Hey guys,
I recently purchased a Stanley no.4 plane off ebay for $35.00 which I think is a bargain but I dunno :roll: I was wondering how to get it back to looking like it's original state, like how... -
5th November 2010, 10:39 PM
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Received bunch of tools and fixing them up
Hey guys and girls,
A week or two ago my pop gave me all of his tools that he owned because he no longer uses them, which I am going to make him something once I finished my current WIP my red gum... -
31st October 2010, 04:19 PM
Thread: WIP Bar
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I am finally done with the resin, just got to...
I am finally done with the resin, just got to wait for it to dry now :U
Now time to make up the frame, I was thinking of using structural pine for it, but Im not sure if I want to see the pine... -
29th October 2010, 10:05 PM
Thread: Vic ash table WIP
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Nicely done they pappy, looking great :2tsup: ...
Nicely done they pappy, looking great :2tsup:
I will be interested to how this turns out because I am thinking about making a dining table after my current project and vic ash is an option for it... -
29th October 2010, 09:20 PM
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https://www.woodworkforums.com/f187/wip-bar-126111/...
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f187/wip-bar-126111/#post1228817
If you click the link it will lead you to the drawn plans of the bar I am building, but having some good google sketch up images... -
29th October 2010, 09:16 PM
Thread: WIP Bar
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Went out to buy some duct after my little mishap...
Went out to buy some duct after my little mishap with some resin leaking through the tape I was using, luckily it wasn't a big leak so it will easily come off with a quick sanding :U
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29th October 2010, 04:58 PM
Thread: WIP Bar
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I was pouring in some more resin just now coz I...
I was pouring in some more resin just now coz I had a free hour and tapped up all the holes that went right through at one side to stop the resin just coming back out again but the tape didn't stop...
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28th October 2010, 08:04 PM
Thread: WIP Bar
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Well today I applied some more resin into the bug...
Well today I applied some more resin into the bug holes and such and also my mate came over and helped with the designs, I might post them up tomorrow if I can get my scanner working, though I...
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27th October 2010, 09:35 PM
Thread: Moses Rocker and a few other projects
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Good work there mate, top job :) Your partner...
Good work there mate, top job :)
Your partner must appreciate the effort you have put into making new furniture for your soon to be new born and for yourselves :) -
27th October 2010, 09:28 PM
Thread: WIP Bar
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Yeah christmas it just under 2 months, hopefully...
Yeah christmas it just under 2 months, hopefully I'll be able to get it done by then, been using any chance I can so far to work on it so I reckon it's do-able.
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27th October 2010, 11:48 AM
Thread: WIP Bar
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WIP Bar
Hey guys,
A few weeks back i got this red gum slab from local forumite charslie which he cut at a 45 degree so I can finally make the L shape bar I have wanted for awhile. So I thought since this is... -
27th October 2010, 08:47 AM
Thread: Jarrah Dining Table - WIP
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Great work TP1.....I have also picked up a few...
Great work TP1.....I have also picked up a few tips while reading this for the top of the bar im about to pursue. Thanks for making this thread :)
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25th October 2010, 04:02 PM
Thread: Triangle dining table ...
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Great stuff there AF, top job mate
Great stuff there AF, top job mate
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25th October 2010, 10:18 AM
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help needed with bar design using google sketchup
I was wondering if someone could help me out with hints and tips using google sketchup 8. I have looked up numerous tutorials and so far none of them have helped me so far. I have also spent many...
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25th October 2010, 09:18 AM
Thread: WIP - Groggy's Workbench
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Have just started reading this WIP and top job so...
Have just started reading this WIP and top job so far mate, keep it up :)
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24th October 2010, 05:32 PM
Thread: help needed with what glue
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help needed with what glue
Hey guys and girls,
I am about to build a red gum bar and have been trying to decide what glue would be best suited for this project. The bar will stay underneath a pergola once it is finished. ... -
23rd October 2010, 08:35 PM
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I've done the odd school project which most...
I've done the odd school project which most people did, but I am about to start on what I say is my first real project. It's going to be a red gum bar, in the next week or so, I will post a WIP for...
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22nd October 2010, 09:46 AM
Thread: forum mugs?
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I sent you a PM ubeaut. And the mugs I make...
I sent you a PM ubeaut.
And the mugs I make aren't mass produced, I do individualize each mug for the person who wants one :) -
21st October 2010, 04:25 PM
Thread: forum mugs?
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Generally the price drops at 10 and then drops...
Generally the price drops at 10 and then drops again at 25, then 50 and etc.
The price drops down $0.50ea for 10-15 and then another $0.50ea for 26-50. I might be able to get the price down a bit... -
21st October 2010, 10:01 AM
Thread: forum mugs?
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Watson yeah I know a mug in a shed is a bit weird...
Watson yeah I know a mug in a shed is a bit weird of an idea but most drink tea or coffee.
Ubeaut- I pm'd you and rufflyrustic. I sent the pm's last week.
Yonnee- There is no minimum quantity
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20th October 2010, 08:15 PM
Thread: forum mugs?
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forum mugs?
I have pm'd a few mods and admins about these but none have answered me as of yet so I thought I thought I'd post it here. I was wondering if the forum had mugs? If not would it be worth making mugs...
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19th October 2010, 05:33 PM
Thread: Cancer - never give up
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All the best to her Allan. I know myself from...
All the best to her Allan.
I know myself from experience that having cancer can be hard, but it's very good that she's positive, I reckon that helps a fair bit. -
19th October 2010, 05:12 PM
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what tools are required for a red gum bar
Hey guys and girls on here,
I recently purchased a red gum slab from fellow member andrew (I can post a pic of the slab if wanted) and I have an outline of tools I will need to make a beautiful red... -
14th October 2010, 09:14 PM
Thread: Dozuki
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Spoke to Stu today and he suggested these two...
Spoke to Stu today and he suggested these two saws for what I wanted,Gyokucho/Razorsaw Ryoba. : Tools from Japan, Japanese woodworking tools direct from Japan. and Razorsaw Dozuki, rip cut 240mm,...
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14th October 2010, 04:28 PM
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Cheers for that Robbo
Cheers for that
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13th October 2010, 09:04 PM
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my shed....well part of it is mine haha
Heya everyone,
Since I am getting really into woodwork, I decided I need more space then just the are I have at my house. So I asked my parents if they could spare some room in their factory and of... -
13th October 2010, 03:14 PM
Thread: Dozuki
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Seems I'll be emailing Stu either tonight or...
Seems I'll be emailing Stu either tonight or tomorrow sometime then
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13th October 2010, 02:41 PM
Thread: Dozuki
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I don't know how I missed those on the carb-a-tec...
I don't know how I missed those on the carb-a-tec website:doh:
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13th October 2010, 02:18 PM
Thread: Dozuki
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Seems rip tooth is the way to go for dovetails....
Seems rip tooth is the way to go for dovetails. Cheers for that guys :)
Any links to a general use dozuki saw Des? I can't seem to find any in the carb-a-tec catalogue or any catalogue I have... -
12th October 2010, 02:25 PM
Thread: Dozuki
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Dozuki
Hey guys and girls,
I am about to get started on some big projects in a week or two and have read a lot about japense saws, mostly about the dozuki. I have a few questions that I would appreciate... -
11th October 2010, 08:30 PM
Thread: New BBQ Area
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You do make a good point there, since the brick...
You do make a good point there, since the brick structure is solid i will keep it, it will also save a bit of $$$ instead of wasting money on a whole new structure. I might just end up painting the...
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7th October 2010, 10:23 AM
Thread: G'day...again
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Thanks for the welcome back messages guys, it's...
Thanks for the welcome back messages guys, it's good to be back on here
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6th October 2010, 06:09 PM
Thread: New BBQ Area
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Also the concrete block in which the bbq area is...
Also the concrete block in which the bbq area is situated is 840mmX2400mm.
And some more happy snaps haha
http://i55.tinypic.com/16i5p1v.jpghttp://i51.tinypic.com/5x27pz.jpg
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6th October 2010, 05:06 PM
Thread: New BBQ Area
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New BBQ Area
Hey guys,
The BBQ at my house isn't the greatest and since summer is coming up which means BBQ season approaches haha I thought I would build a whole new BBQ set up including getting a brand new... -
6th October 2010, 04:54 PM
Thread: G'day...again
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G'day...again
Howdy all,
I use to come on here a lot but due to medical reasons I had to leave this place, but since I am all good and roaring to get back into woodwork I thought I'd say a quick hey and that I am... -
2nd November 2009, 11:02 PM
Thread: im back
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im back
hey guys and gals,
I haven't been on here at all lately due to personal reasons but I am now back, just thought I'd share that with you all
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26th January 2009, 01:08 PM
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PM sent:)
PM sent:)
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10th January 2009, 08:06 PM
Thread: Red Gum Dining Table
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looks awesome, great work:2tsup:
looks awesome, great work:2tsup:
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15th July 2008, 01:47 PM
Thread: Marquetry For My Father-in-law
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For a first time at marquetry you did a great...
For a first time at marquetry you did a great job, also your little mishap that you had was just a learnng curve and you would of learn't what to do if you do marquetry in the near future....we all...
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22nd May 2008, 05:19 PM
Thread: cutting slabs with table saw
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thanks ian for the forum you posted about how you...
thanks ian for the forum you posted about how you milled up some with a table saw, the end result looked nice:U
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22nd May 2008, 04:48 PM
Thread: Inspiring Thread
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g'day, i hope you get my 3kg bag first:)
g'day,
i hope you get my 3kg bag first:) -
22nd May 2008, 11:55 AM
Thread: drerssed redgum, for two slabs
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hey yogi, has someone bought the redgum yet? if...
hey yogi,
has someone bought the redgum yet? if not i mite be interested in buying them because i am going down that way in a week or so and would gladly buy them -
22nd May 2008, 11:32 AM
Thread: cutting slabs with table saw
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the logs would be no more than 5" in diameter and...
the logs would be no more than 5" in diameter and thnx for the help so far guys
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21st May 2008, 09:46 PM
Thread: Ash and willow
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hi, if there is any left i would like some if...
hi,
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21st May 2008, 07:12 PM
Thread: cutting slabs with table saw
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thanks for that andrew
thanks for that andrew
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21st May 2008, 07:04 PM
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Poll: i would be willing to buy and i could get the...
i would be willing to buy and i could get the shirts done for you because my mum and dad print shirts aswell as stubby holders and other things and i could get them done for a cheap price if you...
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21st May 2008, 06:51 PM
Thread: cutting slabs with table saw
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cutting slabs with table saw
g'day,
i was wondering if a table saw could cut logs into slabs, any help help would be much appreciated.
cheers