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20th November 2022, 10:07 AM
Thread: Any tips for laminating spotted gum?
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polyurethane glue all the way. The others will...
polyurethane glue all the way. The others will always creep at the joins.
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20th November 2022, 10:01 AM
Thread: SWMBO has departed this mortal coil
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Bob, I am so sorry.
Bob, I am so sorry.
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2nd February 2016, 08:32 PM
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specifically, what glue and what finish were used?
specifically, what glue and what finish were used?
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14th June 2014, 02:03 PM
Thread: Angle dimension in Sketchup
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not sure if you can do that but would be handy if...
not sure if you can do that but would be handy if someone knows how? I usually just put a note pointing to the angle using the text tool.
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14th June 2014, 10:53 AM
Thread: Angle dimension in Sketchup
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you need the protractor located in tools?
you need the protractor located in tools?
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12th May 2014, 04:31 PM
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Strange tree ID, disease or a particular specie?
Can anyone shed some light on to whats going on here?:o
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6th August 2012, 10:37 AM
Thread: Mountain Ash - worth salvaging?
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awesome tress out there. Where abouts are you in...
awesome tress out there. Where abouts are you in the valley? I live about 15min from Warburton
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14th March 2012, 01:34 PM
Thread: One of my finest humidors to date.
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awesome :wink:
awesome :wink:
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16th August 2011, 10:36 PM
Thread: Thicknesser Bearings Shot.
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you need to heat the casting up to expand the...
you need to heat the casting up to expand the metal releasing the pressure on the press fit.
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20th July 2011, 11:38 PM
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Business products for sale, shop and save on...
Business products for sale, shop and save on quicksales.com.au
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19th July 2011, 10:48 PM
Thread: Looking for 7/8th dia bright bar
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this fella might have it, bought plenty of bits...
this fella might have it, bought plenty of bits off him before.
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14th July 2011, 11:34 PM
Thread: Veritas Mk II honing guide problem
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over tightening. Just firm fingertight is all...
over tightening. Just firm fingertight is all thats needed, then gentle with the honing. I work with chisels every day for a living. Reckon i only pull the veritas out about 4 times max per year with...
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14th July 2011, 05:40 PM
Thread: Veritas Mk II honing guide problem
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never had a problem with the MKII. Perfect...
never had a problem with the MKII. Perfect straight out of the box, hair shaving mirror polished bevels on chisels and plane blades
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11th July 2011, 04:28 PM
Thread: Back in Calgary again
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top work on the lady's piccies! hehe :pipe1:
top work on the lady's piccies! hehe :pipe1:
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9th July 2011, 05:56 PM
Thread: Radius cutter for Mini lathe..dreamcutter
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yes that is an option, but I'm gonna buy a...
yes that is an option, but I'm gonna buy a dedicated mill soon enough anyway. Something like an X3 or X2 mini mill.
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9th July 2011, 04:56 PM
Thread: Radius cutter for Mini lathe..dreamcutter
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nice one Bob, the only thing putting me off i...
nice one Bob, the only thing putting me off i guess is that I dont have a mill...yet! Might have to spin up the bits i need then send them to someone with a mill.
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6th July 2011, 10:19 PM
Thread: Radius cutter for Mini lathe..dreamcutter
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cheers for that BS. The ball style wont be of use...
cheers for that BS. The ball style wont be of use as the first thing I want to use it for is an internal radius like a cup shape which I dont think those ones can do? . Basically a cup to fit a...
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6th July 2011, 07:42 PM
Thread: Radius cutter for Mini lathe..dreamcutter
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thanks for that, i just dont have time to make...
thanks for that, i just dont have time to make one. Ive emailed Dreamcutter, but aint holding much hope of hearing back.
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5th July 2011, 09:07 PM
Thread: Radius cutter for Mini lathe..dreamcutter
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Radius cutter for Mini lathe..dreamcutter
Hi, does anyone know much about these? It looks like maybe they are for sale soon but not sure if they are distributing them yet? I know I can probably make my own one up, but these days time is at a...
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26th February 2011, 10:03 AM
Thread: Coupla big posts WIP.
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pretty cool Robbo. Industrial wood turning.
pretty cool . Industrial wood turning.
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10th February 2011, 05:02 PM
Thread: Shed builders Recommendation Perth
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good work Bob, you wont know yourself. All I can...
good work Bob, you wont know yourself. All I can say is plan out the interior and make plenty of cabinets for storage and a spot for everything! Well organised and you'll have more space than you...
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27th December 2010, 12:48 PM
Thread: Best places in Melb to buy tools
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justtools south melbourne.
justtools south melbourne.
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13th November 2010, 09:41 PM
Thread: What are these people thinking!
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crikey bob, you got out of that one nicely. :oo:...
crikey bob, you got out of that one nicely. :oo: My van was also recently written off. Currently looking at a new used Merc Vito, airbags plus the motor is out front.
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15th August 2010, 03:57 PM
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what did they give you? I myself am recovering...
what did they give you?
I myself am recovering from Shingles right now, supposed to be old people disease.:oo: :doh:
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15th August 2010, 02:56 PM
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oh nasty Bob! Could've been worse though. I'm...
oh nasty Bob! Could've been worse though. I'm gonna assume your right handed?
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12th August 2010, 01:01 PM
Thread: Where to buy upholstery tools/supplies?
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oh baby, old post I know but I am looking into...
oh baby, old post I know but I am looking into and currently designing myself a lounge to build. Definitely will be visiting your store, cheers.
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10th August 2010, 11:00 AM
Thread: Anyone for Log Cabins . . . er Mansions
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speechless.:cool:
speechless.:cool:
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6th August 2010, 10:19 PM
Thread: Where to get narrow shelf runners.
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here ya go. Online cat still messed up. ...
here ya go. Online cat still messed up.
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6th August 2010, 05:08 PM
Thread: Where to get narrow shelf runners.
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something retarded has happened to the hafele...
something retarded has happened to the hafele catalog :?
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6th August 2010, 11:04 AM
Thread: Where to get narrow shelf runners.
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http://www.hafele.com.au/isapi/online/tchff/tchff....
http://www.hafele.com.au/isapi/online/tchff/tchff.asp
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11th July 2010, 03:27 PM
Thread: Pics from the Calgary Stampede Parade
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living the dream Bob, living the dream! I...
living the dream Bob, living the dream!
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12th June 2010, 07:07 PM
Thread: What's wrong with Australian Economy?
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people realised that it is not on to buy poorly...
people realised that it is not on to buy poorly made furniture from timber that is grown in Australia, shipped to China where cheap labor is used to build the furniture and then ship back an inferior...
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6th June 2010, 02:30 PM
Thread: Wine barrels
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sounds like you need a thick epoxy. ATL...
sounds like you need a thick epoxy. ATL Techniglue would be perfect. Gap filling, plus you have roughly 1hr to get you pieces together before it starts to go off.
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6th June 2010, 12:54 PM
Thread: fight with a chainsaw.
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nuffin mate, you're a star! You should see if you...
nuffin mate, you're a star! You should see if you can team up with Russell Coight. He is also an All Aussie legend.:2tsup:
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5th June 2010, 06:09 PM
Thread: fight with a chainsaw.
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which wont be far off the way you operate.
which wont be far off the way you operate.
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24th May 2010, 10:10 PM
Thread: How to find the best tradesmen?
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I have done a fair bit of work in church...
I have done a fair bit of work in church renovations, mostly very modern designed fixtures and furniture.
Is it a large kind of job $$wise?
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15th May 2010, 06:14 PM
Thread: Clamp type knurler (pictures)
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nice one, now I have lathe envy!:( Got any...
nice one, now I have lathe envy!:(
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15th May 2010, 06:08 PM
Thread: Automated milling and joinery
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Bob, you are living the dream. That is fairytale...
Bob, you are living the dream. That is fairytale stuff.:yes:
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14th May 2010, 06:31 PM
Thread: Metal lathe
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cant go wrong with a minilathe. ...
cant go wrong with a minilathe.
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5th May 2010, 06:36 PM
Thread: HELP!!! fix termite damaged window frame
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have you had the pest inspector in? The rest of...
have you had the pest inspector in? The rest of your house could be getting munched as we speak.:(
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2nd May 2010, 08:04 PM
Thread: newbie made, espresso Coffee Tamper
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newbie made, espresso Coffee Tamper
First ever woodturned item with the added difficulty of doing it on my minilathe (metal) so things constantly keep getting in the way.
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30th April 2010, 09:37 PM
Thread: Sketchup Design Gallery
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yes, must say Ive let slip the rendering side of...
yes, must say Ive let slip the rendering side of things. Dont know what program to use these days. I dont think my current computer would be up to the task of rendering anyway, probably have to let...
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30th April 2010, 08:46 PM
Thread: Sketchup Design Gallery
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nice work Lou. Here is a one I did a few...
nice work Lou.
Here is a one I did a few months back. It is 100% to scale of a fitout I did for a cafe. I was stunned at how accurate the drawing was to what actually got built. Everything turned... -
30th April 2010, 06:12 PM
Thread: MIG Welding Stainless
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awesome, make sure you post about your progress...
awesome, make sure you post about your progress and maybe a few pics. My MIG is setup for steel and aluminium. I'll master ally before going on to stainless. Me going to stainless would mean 3...
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30th April 2010, 05:37 PM
Thread: MIG Welding Stainless
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an appropriate BOC gas would be Stainshield....
an appropriate BOC gas would be Stainshield. https://boc.com.au/boc_sp/downloads/gas_brochures/BOC_ShieldingGas_selection_chart_Poster.pdf
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26th April 2010, 11:53 AM
Thread: My 7x12 Mini lathe...first item
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ok, latest off the minilathe. I have started to...
ok, latest off the minilathe. I have started to venture into trying out harder materials, namely O1 steel this time. Pretty happy and confident with mild steels now so next up will be Stainless...
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24th April 2010, 11:49 PM
Thread: WTB 304 stainless discs 59mm dia minimum
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cheers, that might be an option. I will check out...
cheers, that might be an option. I will check out my chuck to see if it can take 78mm.
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23rd April 2010, 05:32 PM
Thread: WTB 304 stainless discs 59mm dia minimum
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yes brass or bronze would work, but its a matter...
yes brass or bronze would work, but its a matter of how long it could hold the flawless appearance. Not much can match the durable qualities of stainless steel.
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22nd April 2010, 08:08 PM
Thread: WTB 304 stainless discs 59mm dia minimum
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aha, a coffeesnob also hey?:) I would probably...
aha, a coffeesnob also hey?:)
I would probably start off with a flat base. I havent rigged up a powered cross slide yet so getting a nice even finished on a curved surface would be tricky.
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21st April 2010, 11:15 PM
Thread: WTB 304 stainless discs 59mm dia minimum
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http://www.coffeetamper.com.au/products/deluxe.htm...
http://www.coffeetamper.com.au/products/deluxe.html
this guy uses both 304 and 316, so I dont think 304 would be a problem. They never get washed in a dishwasher or anything like that as they dont...