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30th March 2012, 11:14 PM
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I used quite dry T&G boards for the shelf in mine...
I used quite dry T&G boards for the shelf in mine and did not glue them so I could remove them if needed; there was a 5mm gap left for expansion so it would not press against the legs. In addition,...
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27th March 2012, 03:58 PM
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I've noticed the same effect and stopped using...
I've noticed the same effect and stopped using this as a lining years ago because of it. It is really only suited for temporarily holding things IMO.
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8th March 2012, 08:33 PM
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Derek, I should be there 28 May to 01 Jun. I also...
Derek, I should be there 28 May to 01 Jun. I also have to be in Darwin, Townsville, Brisbane and Adelaide for a week each so it should be an interesting and busy couple of months! There may be some...
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8th March 2012, 05:31 PM
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Should be over that way in late May for a week,...
Should be over that way in late May for a week, anything happening around then that a WW'er might be interested in?.
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6th March 2012, 08:21 AM
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Beautiful work Derek, great feeling dropping that...
Beautiful work Derek, great feeling dropping that top on isn't it! That bench will outlast us all.
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22nd February 2012, 10:50 AM
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Derek, I'd make a pass with the router, flip the...
Derek, I'd make a pass with the router, flip the top, separate the two sections with the circular saw, then finish the dressing of the cut with the router and a flush cut bit; severing a heavy board...
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11th February 2012, 07:50 PM
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That's a nice solution Derek. My solution was...
That's a nice solution Derek. My solution was using tapped barrels and reversing the bolts so there was no metal visible.
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6th February 2012, 11:09 PM
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Looking good! Why is the end cap a different thickness to the top? Won't that get in the way or get caught and splinter?
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1st February 2012, 11:06 PM
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31st January 2012, 08:42 PM
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I am very interested in the longevity of that...
I am very interested in the longevity of that endcap. It appears to have been drawbored with pegs and perhaps glued. If so, there may be problems later when the benchtop expands but the endcap...
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31st January 2012, 08:07 PM
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Derek, I went to great lengths to avoid the bolts...
Derek, I went to great lengths to avoid the bolts being visible and to ensure they would not foul the clamps that I used to hold things to the top. I suggest you use something like the bolts pictured...
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22nd January 2012, 05:43 PM
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Pics follow.
Pics follow.
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22nd January 2012, 05:14 PM
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This shows where the wagon vise ends, exactly...
This shows where the wagon vise ends, exactly halfway along the leg. This was so I could use the holdfasts, pegs and clamps to secure items in the vise. It's best to support heavy items from...
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22nd January 2012, 04:52 PM
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Drat. Had a power failure and have just got back...
Drat. Had a power failure and have just got back online. Will post some pictures and answers shortly.
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22nd January 2012, 12:31 PM
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Derek, what is the finished size of the 4x2s? I...
Derek, what is the finished size of the 4x2s? I guess the top is at that stage where you are planning each move in advance to save effort.
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22nd January 2012, 11:11 AM
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I'm disappointed at the failure and the repair....
I'm disappointed at the failure and the repair. IMO the repair is crude, the section should have been removed and replaced with solid timber. Bolts look out of place and plain ugly. I'm also...