Search:
Type: Posts; User: Corcorbear
Search: Search took 0.00 seconds.
-
3rd January 2010, 08:11 PM
Thread: drive belt for electra beckam bas250?
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 1
- Views
- 1,541
drive belt for electra beckam bas250?
Hi I am new to band saw and boight a little electra beckum to start off with - the drive belt is gone and I am after a new one if I can be pointed in the right direction?
-
3rd January 2010, 08:07 PM
Thread: Anyone Heard of S. Wright
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 1
- Views
- 872
some photos might help
some photos might help
-
3rd January 2010, 07:52 PM
Thread: Anyone Heard of S. Wright
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 1
- Views
- 872
Anyone Heard of S. Wright
I have this old wooden bowl with painted roses on it passed down from my Grandmother - it has "An S.Wright Product" in pencil on the bottom. Any clue if this was made by someone special?
-
27th August 2007, 06:04 PM
- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 3,705
Thanks
Thanks to all - C&L have a 6-8 week backlog - as does the Rocklea mob. I will have a go at changing them myself and if I get too stuck come and see you conn.
thanks:roll: -
25th August 2007, 05:54 PM
- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 3,705
Who Can Service A Ryobi Thicknesser In Brisbane?
Hi
I have a reliable ryobi thicknesser that needs new blades - all the shops I have rung are 6 weeks waiting list at the moment - any good service centers in Brisbane that you can recommend ? I am... -
14th August 2007, 03:19 PM
- Replies
- 17
- Views
- 5,805
brilliant
That is just great - I will be copying that one day
-
8th July 2007, 11:44 AM
- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 1,994
better photos
Thanks for the feedback here are some better photos - gratuitous kid shots on the wall as well...
-
8th July 2007, 11:39 AM
- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 1,994
top
the top is a frame of solid floor joists - then filled with old floor boards as the most common complaint about stuff that I make is that it cannot be moved by mortal beings. I like the idea of wall...
-
5th July 2007, 09:10 PM
- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 1,994
Simple Unit For My New Love - The Lcd Tv
Here is a simple unit I made for my new love - the LCD TV - total cost $32 - mostly old floor joists and floor boards. Man it is hard on the tools.
-
4th June 2007, 12:50 PM
Thread: cOUPLE OF bOXES
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 12
- Views
- 1,966
Here's the second box finished - very happy with...
Here's the second box finished - very happy with it and thanks for the feedback.
ccb -
3rd June 2007, 09:41 PM
Thread: cOUPLE OF bOXES
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 12
- Views
- 1,966
I like the one with the gnarly bit in it - a bit...
I like the one with the gnarly bit in it - a bit like me - flaws have added some character and don;t come cheaply! thanks for the feedback.
ccb -
23rd May 2007, 04:01 PM
Thread: cOUPLE OF bOXES
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 12
- Views
- 1,966
cOUPLE OF bOXES
Hey Got Some Timber Out Of An Old Teak Piece Of Furniture My Brother Was Going To Toss Out - Here's The Result - Some Very Aromatic Boxes For My Darling.
-
2nd March 2007, 08:34 PM
Thread: babies new cot
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 21
- Views
- 4,191
that rocks - my cot made out of the old fence is...
that rocks - my cot made out of the old fence is looking a bit shabby by comparision but I am not making another kid to go create the demand for another attempt at cot building !:no:
-
4th November 2006, 01:14 PM
Thread: Any One Know Burgess Bandsaws?
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 0
- Views
- 1,713
Any One Know Burgess Bandsaws?
Got a line on a 12 inch table top Burgess Power Tolls Bandsaw - made the Britain for $125 - any tips ? Anybody know anything about these things ?
-
28th May 2006, 08:27 PM
- Replies
- 11
- Views
- 2,796
Any comments on the Cheap E Bay 14' bandsaw ?
Saw these on e bay - anyone got any comments or knowledge of them ?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7623232941&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
They say German Style... -
10th December 2005, 02:17 PM
Thread: Latest Rocking Horse pic
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 3,079
brilliant - pity some snotty kid has to sit on it...
brilliant - pity some snotty kid has to sit on it !
-
10th December 2005, 02:14 PM
Thread: Bed To End All Beds
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 19
- Views
- 5,867
Just a note on the brackets - I got the ones like...
Just a note on the brackets - I got the ones like timbecon and they came loose under the weight and strain (I wish it was for the obvious reasons) - so I got some break down bolts the ones with the...
-
29th November 2005, 03:30 PM
Thread: the New Cot
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 1,568
sweet - love the wood grain - you should have...
sweet - love the wood grain - you should have held out for more !
-
2nd September 2005, 06:31 PM
Thread: Big Wharf Timber For Sale
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 16
- Views
- 14,043
No idea - he'd rather sell the lot. Anyone...
No idea - he'd rather sell the lot. Anyone interested can message me if they like and I will organise an inspection.
thanks
ccb -
2nd September 2005, 03:10 PM
Thread: Big Wharf Timber For Sale
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 16
- Views
- 14,043
Big Wharf Timber For Sale
Okay - a good mate of mine spent a long time a few years ago salvaging big timber from the old Newstead Wharves in Bisbane - it was wrapped in copper and he has a full crane truck load of 10 " x 10"...
-
5th August 2005, 12:31 PM
Thread: Yes Another Box
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 25
- Views
- 3,619
The lid is simple join of two bits glues down...
The lid is simple join of two bits glues down then I used my table saw to cut the lid off - whilst it was all together I ran it around the router table and smoothed it off - I did another one where I...
-
19th July 2005, 06:52 PM
Thread: Christening chair
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 1,712
that is brilliant - how many hours or are you not...
that is brilliant - how many hours or are you not inclined to count for love jobs ?
-
9th July 2005, 03:34 AM
Thread: And another box
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 1,347
love the burl - I will have to give the veneer a...
love the burl - I will have to give the veneer a go!
-
6th July 2005, 08:14 PM
Thread: Yes Another Box
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 25
- Views
- 3,619
Thanks boys - head getting bigger by the minute -...
Thanks boys - head getting bigger by the minute - ego stroked - I finished it with just wax - some cheap crap from a hardware store other than Bunnings (I am boycotting Bunnings lack of service and...
-
5th July 2005, 07:34 PM
Thread: Yes Another Box
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 25
- Views
- 3,619
Yes Another Box
I know everyone posts boxes and normally I just feel a little inadequate looking at others great work. We are having a baby (any minute now) so I made this box out of what the bloke at Lazzaredes...
-
4th June 2005, 08:29 PM
Thread: Cot & Changetable
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 4
- Views
- 1,101
Cot & Changetable
Was the old fence - now is the cot and change table - the fiddly bits were finding something to work for the up and down side - some brass windo sash fittings did the trick. I do need lessons on the...
-
28th May 2005, 03:57 PM
Thread: My first project
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 31
- Views
- 4,519
looks great mate - my friends are always telling...
looks great mate - my friends are always telling me what to do - I suppose the difference is you listened !
ccb -
2nd May 2005, 08:29 PM
Thread: Was A Fence - Is A Cot
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 2
- Views
- 1,515
Was A Fence - Is A Cot
Thanks everyone for all the help with the stupid cot questions - here are a few pics of it so far - we are very happy seeing as it was the old fence rails and now is the cot - the up and down side...
-
23rd April 2005, 02:46 PM
Thread: Tsunami Hope Chest
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 16
- Views
- 4,121
thanks
Must be nice to know that you have just made a lot of poeple happy - and for a good cause..thanks for sharing that with us.
ccb -
23rd April 2005, 02:41 PM
Thread: Latest piece completed
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 34
- Views
- 6,672
Okay now I feel like a gumby - but at least I now...
Okay now I feel like a gumby - but at least I now know that this hobby will last a life time and that the things I may make in the future can get better.
Thanks for the insipration..
ccb -
1st February 2005, 07:53 PM
Thread: Weird thing afoot at carbatec!!!
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 35
- Views
- 6,562
customer service - you must have been in the...
customer service - you must have been in the wrong store !
-
1st February 2005, 07:45 PM
Thread: Finally finished my grandson's cot
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 18
- Views
- 4,134
That looks brilliant - where did you get the drop...
That looks brilliant - where did you get the drop down brackets - I am trying to find some concealed ones for a similar cot. I was planning to finish it off in beeswax as we are a little worried...
-
13th January 2005, 01:21 PM
Thread: stainless steel plate
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 2,322
there is an excellent place in Pickering Street...
there is an excellent place in Pickering Street Alderley that does industrial and commercial fabrication - they did a small piece for my splashback and built and extension for a stainless rangehood -...
-
9th January 2005, 06:52 PM
Thread: Blanket chest
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 12
- Views
- 2,713
That is startling - I am inspired by the skill of...
That is startling - I am inspired by the skill of guys like you - and the fact that it wasn't even for yourself makes it even better...thanks for sharing it
ccb -
1st January 2005, 06:26 PM
Thread: Anzac Medal display frame
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 2,156
excellent stuff mate - love to see things...
excellent stuff mate - love to see things Australian preserved and making somethng for the family is the best feeling. Go the ANZACs.
-
19th November 2004, 07:07 PM
Thread: Bed To End All Beds
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 19
- Views
- 5,867
recycled old gum from the red shed.
recycled old gum from the red shed.
-
14th November 2004, 12:46 PM
Thread: Bed To End All Beds
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 19
- Views
- 5,867
Slowly I have excedded that amount but the...
Slowly I have excedded that amount but the expectation is that I produce more stuff, quicker and better quality - a vcitim of my own PR !
-
14th November 2004, 12:44 PM
- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 4,337
Excellent points - thanks for the feedback. ccb
Excellent points - thanks for the feedback.
ccb -
10th November 2004, 07:15 PM
- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 4,337
Sleeping On A Daybed Does Not Make You Lazy...
Total cost $250 - all hardwood from old houses - nice to save some history there and my wife has no idea what square is...my question - would you pay for plans to something like this ? Maybe a step...
-
10th November 2004, 07:10 PM
Thread: Bed To End All Beds
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 19
- Views
- 5,867
Bed To End All Beds
the one we copied off was $2499 - this one $380 - why does that feel so good ? Because therules here are inclusive of a new purchase of a much needed tool for each project !
I am making a step by... -
7th November 2004, 04:20 PM
Thread: Good result
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 4
- Views
- 2,004
nice work - have you ever tried bees wax - we...
nice work - have you ever tried bees wax - we used it once and are addicted to it now !
-
5th November 2004, 10:41 AM
Thread: Jointer, thicknesser or combo?
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 4
- Views
- 3,073
as having just been through the exercise myself -...
as having just been through the exercise myself - go the jointer first - then get a thicknesser later, the combo machines are good to save space but you gin around setting them up and they cost about...
-
5th November 2004, 10:37 AM
Thread: Jointer Value ?
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 2,177
Thanks mate - I am off to buy one today - they...
Thanks mate - I am off to buy one today - they said they would throw in some blades as well .
They had an * inch one for $795 off the floor but I was too slow.
ccb -
3rd November 2004, 06:28 PM
Thread: Jointer Value ?
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 2,177
Jointer Value ?
I am chasing a jointer to clean up old hardwood for furniture and am a little lost. Carbatec have a 6 inch for $595 - trade tools have one for $565 - any guidance would be appreciated. Both are...
-
3rd November 2004, 06:24 PM
Thread: Mitre saws
by Corcorbear- Replies
- 10
- Views
- 3,572
carbatec clone csms
I have a carbatec clone and for about $380 it seemed like good value - looks just like the makita. It wears out bushes like a bastard though and carbatec service was ordinary on a warranty repair. ...