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22nd July 2020, 09:21 PM
Thread: Best finish
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Best finish
Im looking to get into doing Intarsia and one thing I have been investigating is the best finish to use on the finished product
Have seen others using products such as Rubio Monocoat and Wipe On... -
Intarsia
Im looking to get into doing Intarsia and one thing I have been investigating is the best finish to use on the finished product
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26th May 2020, 10:40 PM
Thread: New geometric project
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Very interesting, nice work
Very interesting, nice work
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26th May 2020, 10:36 PM
Thread: 21st anniversary of the forum
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Picked a good day to come back. Congrats to Neil...
Picked a good day to come back. Congrats to Neil and all :brava
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26th May 2020, 10:07 PM
Thread: Red Oak Ply
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Sounds interesting, just had a look at it on...
Sounds interesting, just had a look at it on their website. How does it look once you apply a finish to it?
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Great patterns Noel, thanks :2tsup:
Great patterns Noel, thanks :2tsup:
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4th December 2011, 08:40 PM
Thread: Scrolled Signs
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They are called Ambigrams, they arent really...
They are called Ambigrams, they arent really fonts.
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2nd December 2011, 05:54 AM
Thread: Scrolled Signs
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I did a specific search on those fonts, I cant...
I did a specific search on those fonts, I cant remember which site I got them from, but I can send you the font file if you like.
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1st December 2011, 08:29 AM
Thread: U-Beaut Water Dyes
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I put down a layer of blue painters tape (to...
I put down a layer of blue painters tape (to allow for easy removal after) and then glue the printed pattern over the tape with spray adhesive ... drill the holes ... cut out the pattern ... then...
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30th November 2011, 09:11 PM
Thread: Scrolled Signs
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Scrolled Signs
Did some name signs for the kids, the SarahJane done in Twilight font and Jack done in Ben10 font.
Also made the Come In/Go Away Ambigram sign for Sarah, she is 12 so im guessing it will be set at... -
30th November 2011, 09:05 PM
Thread: U-Beaut Water Dyes
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Well got them done today and this is the result,...
Well got them done today and this is the result, this is at a ratio of 4:1 water to dye.
Did some name signs for the kids, the SarahJane done in Twilight font and Jack done in Ben10 font.
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25th November 2011, 11:44 AM
Thread: U-Beaut Water Dyes
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Of course :U
Of course :U
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25th November 2011, 11:13 AM
Thread: U-Beaut Water Dyes
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Thanks Wendy, yeah I figured I would do some...
Thanks Wendy, yeah I figured I would do some testing over the weekend and start out with a 4:1 ratio and see how it goes.
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25th November 2011, 09:56 AM
Thread: U-Beaut Water Dyes
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U-Beaut Water Dyes
I am going to make some name signs on the scroll saw to hang on the kids doors. Im going to cut them out on some 6mm MDF I have spare.
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18th November 2011, 06:28 AM
Thread: Bragging Again!!
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Very well done on the cutting :2tsup: and...
Very well done on the cutting :2tsup: and congrats on the award and recognition :yippy:
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14th November 2011, 01:36 PM
Thread: Scroll Saw Demostrations
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Nice work
Nice work
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11th November 2011, 11:39 AM
Thread: Scroll Saw Demostrations
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Hope it's a good weekend for you
Hope it's a good weekend for you
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1st November 2011, 07:14 AM
Thread: A dumb question
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Would sanding the section where they connect help?
Would sanding the section where they connect help?
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26th October 2011, 07:07 AM
Thread: jimi hendrix
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Looks great Bob Interesting pattern, doesnt look...
Looks great Bob
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25th October 2011, 08:50 PM
Thread: Scroll saws a few queries
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Very sorry to hear that, my condolences
Very sorry to hear that, my condolences
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24th October 2011, 07:35 AM
Thread: Scroll saws a few queries
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They dont sell new Delta's anymore
They dont sell new Delta's anymore
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18th October 2011, 07:58 AM
Thread: My latest.
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Very nicely done Marg, looks great :2tsup:
Very nicely done Marg, looks great :2tsup:
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Nice work on the sign, he should be pleased with...
Nice work on the sign, he should be pleased with it
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17th October 2011, 06:29 AM
Thread: happy with new saw
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Congrats on the new saw, im glad it's going well...
Congrats on the new saw, im glad it's going well for you.
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13th October 2011, 02:18 PM
Thread: Scroll saws a few queries
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Re: The Ledacraft 2 speed saw .. I had the WMS...
Re: The Ledacraft 2 speed saw .. I had the WMS (Trupro) 2 speed saw and found it to be fine with the work I did. I now have the variable speed WMS and find most of the time I had it set around 6 - 7...
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7th October 2011, 11:28 AM
Thread: Crapiata bed
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Nice work, looks to be coming along nicely to me....
Nice work, looks to be coming along nicely to me.
I like the idea of the hidden compartment, is the 'box' going to sit flush with the top of the post or you going to have a finial on top so it... -
5th October 2011, 07:06 AM
Thread: 18" carba-tech
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I have a similar saw, but didnt get it from...
I have a similar saw, but didnt get it from Carba-Tec. Is it out of alignment sideways or from front to back? Are the blade clamps in the right way? Any chance of some pics to get an idea of what you...
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4th October 2011, 06:35 AM
Thread: scrollsaw portrait
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Nice work on the portrait Bob I have done a...
Nice work on the portrait Bob
I have done a couple and use good quality hoop pine plywood (4mm), avoid the cheaper plywoods you can get (you know the place I mean). Just look for the right... -
Great work on that Bob
Great work on that Bob
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27th September 2011, 07:57 AM
Thread: GMC scroll saw
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I wish we had scroll saws in the woodwork rooms...
I wish we had scroll saws in the woodwork rooms when I was in school
Anyway, Harris Traders are another good place to try for blades
Harris Traders
PO Box 1384, Murray Bridge, SA 5253
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26th September 2011, 11:54 AM
Thread: For those Near Empty Sauce Bottles
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Simple and effective, nicely done
Simple and effective, nicely done
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25th September 2011, 07:44 AM
Thread: Photo of Boozing Kanga
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Good to see the boozin kanga doing some travelling
Good to see the boozin kanga doing some travelling
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23rd September 2011, 12:07 PM
Thread: Tru-Dollar™ coin
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The pens look great :wtg:
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23rd September 2011, 08:46 AM
Thread: Winter Tokidoki puzzles
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:coolio:
:coolio:
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23rd September 2011, 08:31 AM
Thread: Tru-Dollar™ coin
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Looks great. Just a question though, how do you...
Looks great.
Just a question though, how do you turn a coin into a pen? do you have an example of a finished coin pen?
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23rd September 2011, 07:36 AM
Thread: Tru-Quarters™
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Nice work Do you make jewellery from them?
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23rd September 2011, 07:33 AM
Thread: Winter Tokidoki puzzles
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My son hasnt mentioned anything about these...
My son hasnt mentioned anything about these characters yet, so maybe they havent become the rage in Australia just yet.
But another great looking puzzle there Carter.
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12th September 2011, 07:59 AM
Thread: Wooden Pegs
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Try a craft place, something like Spotlight?...
Try a craft place, something like Spotlight? Bunnings have a craft isle too, they might have something like what you are after.
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9th September 2011, 09:06 AM
Thread: Freehand Jigsaw Puzzles
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Amazing work Carter, and a very novel idea for a...
Amazing work Carter, and a very novel idea for a Christmas card.
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9th September 2011, 09:00 AM
Thread: Madagascar fretworker
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I wonder if it's foot-powered or electric .. and...
I wonder if it's foot-powered or electric .. and if I find myself short on blades for my saw, i'll know just where to get some temporary blades :rolleyes:
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9th September 2011, 08:53 AM
Thread: Beginners First Projects
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:wtg: Nice work on those Lawrst, are you...
:wtg:
Nice work on those Lawrst, are you planning to paint or stain them?
Also best to be careful with the dust when cutting MDF, apparently it contains nasty stuff which can cause health... -
9th September 2011, 08:31 AM
Thread: Meddings Jig Saw
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Sounds good Eric, so all is good with the saw? ...
Sounds good Eric, so all is good with the saw?
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5th September 2011, 07:34 AM
Thread: Which scroll saw?
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Hi Shaunno, Unfortunately you arent going to...
Hi Shaunno,
Unfortunately you arent going to find a saw that takes pinless blades for under $200. You could get the Ryobi from Bunnings or the Toolex brand and then fit a conversion kit from CWS... -
29th August 2011, 11:22 AM
Thread: Pyrography work
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That's amazing work David, very talented
That's amazing work David, very talented
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29th August 2011, 10:54 AM
Thread: a couple of clowns
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They look good Bob
They look good Bob
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29th August 2011, 07:24 AM
Thread: Father's Day
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Very nice, I think he will like that a lot
Very nice, I think he will like that a lot
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29th August 2011, 07:22 AM
Thread: Barbie Table pattern.
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Nice work Bob
Nice work Bob
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26th August 2011, 01:25 PM
Thread: the GHAN is comming!
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I'll have to keep an eye out for this as my...
I'll have to keep an eye out for this as my partners uncle is a driver on the Ghan
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26th August 2011, 01:16 PM
Thread: G'day Australia (and a few carvings...)
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Welcome to Australia, glad you are settled in...
Welcome to Australia, glad you are settled in now.
This site should help you find a Men's Shed nearest to you: Men's Sheds: Shed Locator -
I have the WMS saw, which is the same as the...
I have the WMS saw, which is the same as the Carba-tec one you mentioned. I have had no problems at all with mine and im quite happy with how it performs.
The only thing you may find you want to...