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30th September 2021, 09:05 AM
Thread: Is there a weather-proof wax?
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Is that over the top of new varnish? I'm really...
Is that over the top of new varnish?
I'm really after something that will add to the life of varnish I've just applied to new wood.
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27th September 2021, 05:19 PM
Thread: Is there a weather-proof wax?
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I checked my tin of Cabot's decking oil and it...
I checked my tin of Cabot's decking oil and it says for bare timber only "not to be used on painted surfaces"
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27th September 2021, 11:51 AM
Thread: Is there a weather-proof wax?
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What's the best oil?
What's the best oil?
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27th September 2021, 09:03 AM
Thread: Is there a weather-proof wax?
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Is there a weather-proof wax?
Our Cypress pine balcony hand rail is finished with Feast and Watson Weatherproof PU varnish, but still cracks and peels after a year or two.
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28th December 2020, 08:46 AM
Thread: January 2021 - PRIZE DRAW #131
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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3rd November 2020, 10:31 PM
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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3rd November 2020, 10:29 PM
Thread: How do I stop end-grain scorching?
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How do I stop end-grain scorching?
When I rout, belt-sand and sometimes even cross-cut end-grain, I always seems to get some scorching and carbonation, which is a pain to manually sand off later
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15th March 2013, 10:07 PM
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I've got to say this about you guys, you sure run...
I've got to say this about you guys, you sure run with an idea once started!
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24th September 2012, 11:21 PM
Thread: Cast iron welding questions
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I was chatting to a guy who teaches welding at...
I was chatting to a guy who teaches welding at TAFE about cast iron the other day
He said the main aims were to have the metal "sizzling hot" but not red hot before welding, and then to cool down... -
6th August 2012, 11:46 PM
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Van De Stadt, Seahorse, 30ft Sailboat NO RESERVE
A real classic, starting at $1000, in Melbourne
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30th July 2012, 12:47 PM
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125 sailing dinghy never used,deliver to Brisbane Nth
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125 SAILING DINGHY
Beautiful timber dinghy that has been a forgotten project now for many years.This is the 125 class... -
9th July 2012, 08:04 AM
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Norman Wright sloop, no reserve 34 foot, diesel, sound yacht, bargain
Seller writes:
No Reserve.
Classic gentlemans yacht, built to sail. She has the pedigree and the looks, all she needs is a new owner.
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7th June 2012, 05:16 PM
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David Payne design 7 metre catboat unfinished new build yacht
Starting at $100 no reserve (worth it just for the 6 litres of boat cote epoxy!)
Beautifully strip planked with Paulownia, That must have taken some work.
She looks really nice, I reckon
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4th June 2012, 09:26 AM
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Sea Bird Yawl, Wooden Boat, Historic, Traditional, old, 1940s, Oregan on T-tree
Starting at $1 No reserve
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My "Sea Bird" Yawl is being very regretably sold. It doesnt look like much but her and I are... -
4th June 2012, 09:21 AM
Thread: Huon Pine Clinker wooden Yacht
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Huon Pine Clinker wooden Yacht
With work this one could be really special
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28th May 2012, 08:52 PM
Thread: Having trouble welding a T joint
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Good tips, thanks
Good tips, thanks
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15th May 2012, 09:08 AM
Thread: Timber sailing boat
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Timber sailing boat
TIMBER SAILING BOAT
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$(KGrHqZHJEsE-lYr-5pKBPsFyKc9ig~~60_12.JPG
Seller writes:
PROFESSIONALLY BUILT 22FOOT TIMBER CLINKER SAILER / MOTOR BOAT WITH LOVELY... -
2nd May 2012, 08:50 AM
Thread: Yacht hull 24ft strip planked project
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Yacht hull 24ft strip planked project
The on-water before stripping photos show it's potential
Years of work ahead though
At least he doesn't say "the hard work's done"
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2nd May 2012, 12:26 AM
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From the rather fuzzy label picture it looks like...
From the rather fuzzy label picture it looks like the cylinder volume is 950 cc and gas volume at atmospheric pressure 60 L
Any idea how long that would last in a MIG welder?
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25th April 2012, 09:16 AM
Thread: Having trouble welding a T joint
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I've been runniing the welder on 240V single...
I've been runniing the welder on 240V single phase. It was originally 415V three phase, but the guy I bought it off changed it over to run on his home 15 amp supply.
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23rd April 2012, 08:48 AM
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Boat and Trailer. 14 foot. Fishing or sailing.
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14 foot dinghy
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good trailer
Boat is ply. Old school strong. Built very well. Can be restored back to a sailing boat or used as stable fast fishiing boat.
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22nd April 2012, 10:04 PM
Thread: Having trouble welding a T joint
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Thanks for all the help, I'll try all the above
Thanks for all the help, I'll try all the above
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22nd April 2012, 09:23 PM
Thread: Having trouble welding a T joint
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Just tried leaning the rod forwards so the arc...
Just tried leaning the rod forwards so the arc faces back into the pool with the rod deep into the groove
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22nd April 2012, 08:40 PM
Thread: Having trouble welding a T joint
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I've tried using lots of brands. My worst results...
I've tried using lots of brands. My worst results were with CIG rods, my best with SWEC (Chinese!) rods SH421-01 2.5 X 300mm
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22nd April 2012, 02:35 PM
Thread: Having trouble welding a T joint
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Having trouble welding a T joint
I have persistent difficulty welding a T joint with a stick welder
I think I'm going fine, until I chip off the slag and then find the bead has followed only one edge and hasn't joined to or... -
22nd April 2012, 11:31 AM
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Is CO2 OK for MIG? I thought argon was...
Is CO2 OK for MIG? I thought argon was recommended. I only weld steel at this stage. (I guess this question is a whole topic by itself on the forum, and has probably already been answered a hundred...
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22nd April 2012, 10:21 AM
Thread: Gasless MIG welding Stainless and Ali
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Buy a caravan and live on site during vintage. ...
Buy a caravan and live on site during vintage.
Working that hard you'll fall asleep at the wheel. The roos won't need to be on the road for you to hit them then.
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22nd April 2012, 10:11 AM
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Is there an alternative to renting an argon gas cylinder?
I do mostly stick welding to repair agricultural equipment on our farm, but have a MIG welder also using flux cored wire
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12th April 2012, 04:26 PM
Thread: TS16 Restoration
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I did say you had to attach the mast head rope to...
I did say you had to attach the mast head rope to something solid, to stop the boat righting herself while you work on her. Problem solved!
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21st March 2012, 08:32 PM
Thread: TS16 Restoration
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If all you want to do is roll it onto it's side,...
If all you want to do is roll it onto it's side, the way I did that when I painted my TS16 hull was to:
-attach a rope twice the height of the mast to the top of the mast
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20th March 2012, 10:28 PM
Thread: TS16 Restoration
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I turned my TS16 over by putting a sling directly...
I turned my TS16 over by putting a sling directly under the centre of gravity (about 15cm in front of the cabin bulkhead on mine - yours could be different)
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26th February 2012, 08:03 AM
Thread: clinker sailing boat
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clinker sailing boat
Wheel steering in a 14ft boat? Are they serious?
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Lovely old sailing yacht, The pictures we took a few years ago but we need to clear some space and let her go to a new home, Shes 14ft... -
25th February 2012, 01:39 AM
Thread: Hartley Trailer Sailer Boat Wreck
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Hartley Trailer Sailer Boat Wreck
This is worth looking at just to read what the seller (or his wife) has to say about it!
Full marks for honesty! (shame about the boat though)
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23rd February 2012, 07:34 AM
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Vintage Yacht ,Trailer & Accessories ~ For Restoration ~ Pick Up In Geelong
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Here we have an old vintage yacht that is in original condition for restoration
Our understanding is that this yacht has been stored in a shed for the last 30 years.
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13th February 2012, 07:33 AM
Thread: 15' Wooden Sailboat
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Oops, sorry. Forgot the most important bit! ...
Oops, sorry. Forgot the most important bit!
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12th February 2012, 09:52 PM
Thread: 15' Wooden Sailboat
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15' Wooden Sailboat
Currently $25 no reserve Looks like a Fireball?
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For sale, my Dad's unfinished project. 15 foot single hull wooden sailing boat. Is water tight and is ready to paint!
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12th February 2012, 07:58 PM
Thread: Wooden Boat Hull
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Wooden Boat Hull
Beautiful strip-planked 23ft hull (deceased estate) Looks like cedar to me
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Selling this wooden boat hull on behalf of a good friend who has passed away. He... -
21st January 2012, 01:11 PM
Thread: Project Boat Yacht H28 Herreshoff (Timber)
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Project Boat Yacht H28 Herreshoff (Timber)
Looks like this one need a LOT of work
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For reluctant sale - classic Herreshoff H28 timber sailboat PROJECT!!!
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4th January 2012, 01:11 PM
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Traditional Sailing Dinghy Oatley, New South Wales
Seller describes:
"A traditional Gunther Rigged Strip Planked Sailing Dinghy.
Approx 10 Ft, it has recently been resprayed and had new fittings added.
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1st December 2011, 07:20 PM
Thread: Just found this
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Sad about her name: "Driftwood" All too apt,...
Sad about her name: "Driftwood"
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28th November 2011, 06:52 PM
Thread: HARTLEY TS16 Sydney
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I particularly liked the wheel locks on the...
I particularly liked the wheel locks on the trailer.
Like someone might steal her?!
Oh well, she's been bidded up to $102 so "one's man's trash, .... etc"
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27th November 2011, 08:11 AM
Thread: HARTLEY TS16 Sydney
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HARTLEY TS16 Sydney
Seller says:
"No time to resto this great little boat, no shed to do it in either...
Sad to see it go but needs to go to someone who has the space and know how to fix her.
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18th November 2011, 08:07 AM
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Yacht - 23ft Timber Swanson - Pittwater, NSW
Currently $10, no reserve
"Great project, does need a lot of work but could be worth it for the right person with lots of interest in a genuine Jim Swanston built boat.
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28th October 2011, 08:27 PM
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26' Yacht Stella (Folkboat) Timber NO RESERVE
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Built by Hal Venables 1963 in Sydney, Point Piper, Clinker mahogany construction on Meranti frames
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4th October 2011, 08:19 PM
Thread: Replica 16ft Circa 1900 Yacht
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Replica 16ft Circa 1900 Yacht
"This Replica 16ft Yacht (Circa 1900) is a project that unfortunately the owner no longer has time to complete.
Details: Cedar core epoxied, Dynel covering using West system, 2 berth cabin, Steel... -
13th September 2011, 10:59 PM
Thread: Classic 30 foot sloop Melbourne No reserve
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Classic 30 foot sloop Melbourne No reserve
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22nd August 2011, 07:55 PM
Thread: 20 ft timber sailing yacht (project)
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20 ft timber sailing yacht (project)
Incomplete needs deck, cabin and internal fitout
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6th August 2011, 05:53 PM
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Historic Huon Pine Yacht 'Unome' built 1908 $490 no reserve
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24th July 2011, 11:30 PM
Thread: Alternative to Teak decking
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You did mean to say beech didn't you? I wouldn't...
You did mean to say beech didn't you? I wouldn't want to think you got the spelling wrong.
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24th July 2011, 12:09 PM
Thread: Alternative to Teak decking
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If she had "do me doggie style" pumps how could...
If she had "do me doggie style" pumps how could you not notice her?
Even if you're blind, your seeing-eye dog should have wagged it's tail to let you know!