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18th July 2013, 12:19 AM
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My version of the essential workbench
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My version of the essential workbench
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Hand planing & sawing, assembly, table saw outfeed table, power tools (sanding, leigh FMT, leigh... -
24th January 2013, 03:17 PM
Thread: Post your flower pics.
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Daglias
Here are flower photographs from the Christchurch Botanical Gardens (recent holiday). Camera is a Pentax k-5 II with pentax 18-135mm zoom. They are both Daglia's.
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9th May 2012, 07:42 AM
Thread: Help needed identifying wood type
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Looks like osage orange.
Looks like osage orange.
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10th December 2011, 08:34 PM
Thread: The Second Stanley Plane Blade Order
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I have Hock blades not stanley and they very...
I have Hock blades not stanley and they very thick and have no slop in the slot. I got these for about $30 each instead of the normal $50-60. In any case I will whip out my grinder or try my foredom...
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10th December 2011, 01:32 PM
Thread: The Second Stanley Plane Blade Order
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The blades arrived on Friday and I tried them on...
The blades arrived on Friday and I tried them on my planes last night. As some have already mentioned the slot on the blade is too narrow (by ~1 mm). It looks like the slot is not centred on the...
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24th November 2011, 09:26 PM
Thread: The Second Stanley Plane Blade Order
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I have been eagerly awaiting for my order to...
I have been eagerly awaiting for my order to arrive. Sounds like the blades are top-notch.
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10th April 2011, 11:45 PM
Thread: mystery wood
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I'd say its African Padauk - From this site:...
I'd say its African Padauk -
From this site:
Padauk lumber, turning wood, hobby wood and instrument wood. - Bell Forest Products
Padauk
Species Name: Pterocarpus soyauxii
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7th June 2010, 10:29 AM
Thread: Single Bed in Jarrah & Redgum
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The leigh FMT jig made the whole process easier...
The leigh FMT jig made the whole process easier and less time consuming for the foot and head rails. A festool domino would have been even better for making foating tenons especially for the side...
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2nd June 2010, 01:02 PM
Thread: Single Bed in Jarrah & Redgum
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The pattern was routed with a Dremel (fitted onto...
The pattern was routed with a Dremel (fitted onto to a Milescraft plunge router base) by following an adjustable template (Milescraft spirocrafter). Sorry no hand carving - didn't have that much...
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1st June 2010, 11:46 AM
Thread: Single Bed in Jarrah & Redgum
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Single Bed in Jarrah & Redgum
Hi all,
Here is my latest project - a single bed for my 5 year old. It is a classic design based on a one from woodsmith magazine. The main changes are the replacement of 3 slats with a panel... -
21st April 2009, 05:54 PM
Thread: Incra ultra lite jig clamping
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Use MagJig magnets and a larger board
Hi,
I had a very similar problem. My solution was to use MagJig magnets (http://www.magswitch.com.au/mag-jigs/30mm-mag-jig.html). These are on/off rare earth magnets as shown in the following... -
26th November 2008, 09:33 PM
Thread: Nifty Drill Press accessory
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I have this particular laser on my drill press. ...
I have this particular laser on my drill press. I bought it when they were first released over 1 year ago. The alignment procedure allows for any adjustment to table height or position. That is,...
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29th October 2008, 08:33 AM
Thread: What's the best corrosion resistant bolt?
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The best material you can use in contact with...
The best material you can use in contact with saline water (lifetime guarantee) is of course Titanium metal. Although fairly expensive, they are available - just do a google search. Titanium metal...
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20th August 2008, 11:29 AM
Thread: Router Table - with good dust extraction.
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Router Coping Sled
Hi again,
As promised I here are the pictures of the router coping sled that attaches to the Jessem Mitre Slide. It is very stable and easy to keep square to the fence because it incorporates a... -
17th August 2008, 12:44 PM
Thread: Router Table - with good dust extraction.
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Further Details
Hi Again,
A few people have been asking me about the details of the dust extraction. I have drawn up the details in google sketchup. The pictures are shown below. Also I recently made a coping... -
2nd August 2008, 11:03 AM
Thread: Router Table - with good dust extraction.
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Router Compartment mods & freehand extraction
Hi,
Thanks for all the good comments. I made a few more modifications last weekend.
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19th July 2008, 04:19 AM
Thread: Hall table in Jarrah & Magassar ebony
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Thanks for all your comments. This was my first...
Thanks for all your comments. This was my first furniture peice for a paying customer so I made it to last. The cedar colored traditional wax is what is recommended for brown-red timber. It...
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18th July 2008, 04:19 PM
Thread: Hall table in Jarrah & Magassar ebony
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Hall table in Jarrah & Magassar ebony
Hi all, Here is a hall table that I was recently commissioned to make. It main frame is made in traditional mortice and tenon while the drawer carcase is mainly pocket hole joinery. Drawers are...
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18th July 2008, 04:04 PM
Thread: Router Table - with good dust extraction.
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I'm glad you like it. I am very happy with the...
I'm glad you like it. I am very happy with the way it turned out. Will be putting it to good use this weekend.
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18th July 2008, 04:01 PM
Thread: Modified workshop equipment.
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Modified workshop equipment.
Hi All, I have steadily updating my workshop equipment & storage over the past 1 - 2 years. I thought I would share some of these with you. The first group of pictures are of the incra ultralite...
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18th July 2008, 01:59 PM
Thread: Router Table - with good dust extraction.
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Router Table - with good dust extraction.
Hi All, I have been very busy the past month or so making a new router table cabinet to replace the old one. This one incorporates a router compartment with a rear baffle extraction. There are two...
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14th July 2008, 10:40 PM
Thread: Hitchachi drop saw, brake going
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Hi, I have the Hitachi 12LCH drop saw - same...
Hi,
I have the Hitachi 12LCH drop saw - same saw just bigger blade & motor. I had the same problem with mine. Just blow out the dust with compressor making sure that the air is dry (no water). ... -
8th July 2008, 01:30 PM
Thread: which fence design looks better ?
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I like the white one. Matches the trimming on...
I like the white one. Matches the trimming on your house. Natural timber (I'm sad to say) seems to distract from the appearance of the house.
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12th June 2008, 09:16 AM
Thread: *QUIET* air compressor
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Check out today's trading post -...
Check out today's trading post - trading-post.com.au
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26th May 2008, 11:49 PM
Thread: Bosch blue routers
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Bosch Blue Routers
I have 4 bosch blue routers (GOF 1300 CE x 2, GOF 1300 ACE x 2) which I mainly use with my leigh D4 dovetail, isoloc, finger joint, and through mortice templates. I have no problems with any of them...
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8th May 2008, 10:44 PM
Thread: 3kg free Camphor laurel
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SWMBO Tells me it is 4. Boronia Mollis??
SWMBO Tells me it is
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8th May 2008, 09:35 PM
Thread: 3kg free Camphor laurel
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4. Yellow Tulipwood
4. Yellow Tulipwood
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8th May 2008, 08:24 PM
Thread: 3kg free Camphor laurel
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Hi 3rd guess (thanks for the glues) 1. ...
Hi
3rd guess (thanks for the glues)
1. Tasmanian Leatherwood
2. Slash Pine (Pinus elliottii)
3. Camphor
4. Rough-shelled Macadamia (Macadamia tetraphylla)
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8th May 2008, 12:33 PM
Thread: 3kg free Camphor laurel
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Hi, My 2nd guess is from left to right: 1....
Hi,
My 2nd guess is from left to right:
1. Red Ironbark
2. Cypress
3. Camphor
4. Osage Orange
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7th May 2008, 05:11 PM
Thread: 3kg free Camphor laurel
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Hi, My guess is from left to right: 1. ...
Hi,
My guess is from left to right:
1. Redgum
2. Norfolk pine
3. Camphor
4. Mango
5. Silky Oak (probably Northern)
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21st September 2007, 12:39 AM
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Small Redgum Table for a Bedroom TV Part 6 of 6
Part 6 of 6
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21st September 2007, 12:38 AM
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Small Redgum Table for a Bedroom TV Part 5 of 6
Part 5 of 6
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21st September 2007, 12:36 AM
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21st September 2007, 12:34 AM
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Small Redgum Table for a Bedroom TV Part 3 of 6
Part 3 of 6
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21st September 2007, 12:31 AM
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Small Redgum Table for a Bedroom TV Part 2 of 6
Part 2 of 6
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21st September 2007, 12:29 AM
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Small Redgum Table for a Bedroom TV Part 1 of 6
Hi all,
I thought I'd share some pictures showing the construction of a small redgum table that I made for my sister-in-law. I made this earlier in the year but haven't got round to putting the... -
25th August 2007, 01:07 AM
Thread: Arlec Remote Controls
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Other types of remote control
Hi,
I have been using remote power control units from this place http://www.envioustechnology.com.au for the past 3 years. No problems with them at all. I use them on my 2HP dusty, 1400 W... -
22nd August 2007, 04:04 PM
Thread: Leigh Dovetailer
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[quote=Carry Pine;572005][quote=aju;571948]Hi...
[quote=Carry Pine;572005][quote=aju;571948]Hi all,
. Mik also have the older D1600 ($407) & D4R ($651) at the same reduced prices as carbatec www.carbatec.com.au.
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22nd August 2007, 12:55 PM
Thread: Leigh Dovetailer
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New leigh jigs on the way
Hi all,
Just letting you know that Leigh are about to release 3 new super jigs - 12", 18", 24". You can pre-order from MIK International at www.mik.com.au. The new models are much cheaper - 12"... -
19th July 2007, 09:18 PM
Thread: Jewellery box for rings
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Thanks for the nice comments. I did use 2 coats...
Thanks for the nice comments. I did use 2 coats of miniwax wipe-on satin varnish to seal the timber before applying the traditional wax. I like using minimax's wipe-on finishes - they don't leave...
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19th July 2007, 05:49 PM
Thread: Jewellery box for rings
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Jewellery box for rings
A friend of my wife recently commissioned me to make her a jewellery box for up to 20 rings. The pictures below show my efforts. The bottom half of the box is Camphor Laurel and the lid is made of...
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6th November 2006, 09:33 PM
Thread: removal of sanding sealer
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Hi Gino, You have no problem at all. That...
Hi Gino,
You have no problem at all. That type sanding sealer is supposed to seal between the grains - ie it is grain filling. It is also normal for it to clog the sandpaper. This is because... -
2nd November 2006, 08:35 AM
Thread: Vacuum Pumps
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Have you had any success getting your speedivac...
Have you had any success getting your speedivac ES25 working. I have recently bought a second hand speedivac ED35 for use with my minimach vacuum clamp. Though, the pump needs an overhaul - did you...
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10th March 2006, 03:47 PM
Thread: Moving on bye triton
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No problem getting +/- 0.2 mm on my TSC-10HB...
No problem getting +/- 0.2 mm on my TSC-10HB table saw. That's on a 2nd hand machine (obviously well set up), picked up on a trailer and put into my workshop. My wife, young child and neighbours...
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27th February 2006, 11:31 AM
Thread: Shonky workmanship
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First problem - The AC is located under a...
First problem - The AC is located under a downpipe/guttering so in heavy rain the guttering may overflow onto the AC. Second problem is the angle of the AC means that the water accumates inside the...
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22nd February 2006, 09:42 AM
Thread: Wagner Saf-T-Planer ??
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Carbatec have them here in Melbourne. I bought...
Carbatec have them here in Melbourne. I bought one 4 months ago.
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6th October 2005, 11:57 AM
Thread: Carbide Tipped bandsaw blades
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Sorry about the link problem. Here it is again....
Sorry about the link problem. Here it is again.
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6th October 2005, 11:54 AM
Thread: Carbide Tipped bandsaw blades
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I was thinking of buying one of these blades from...
I was thinking of buying one of these blades from Lee Valley. Are these what you are looking for?
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30th September 2005, 01:46 PM
Thread: First Dovetailed Box
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First Dovetailed Box
Hi all,
This is my first attempt at a fully dovetailed box and is a 5th Anniversary gift for my wife. BTW, wood is the traditional theme for a 5th wedding anniversary - so it was a good excuse to... -
27th September 2005, 12:03 PM
Thread: ideas for banksia nuts ?
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Dust form banksia cones is toxic
Make sure you have very good personal dust protection - I had a shocking headache after trying to turn one after only 1 hour. I was writhing on the lounge room floor in pain for 1 hour until the...