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4th January 2013, 11:38 PM
Thread: How to shape a stool?
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Thanks guys for the tips. The finewoodworking...
Thanks guys for the tips. The finewoodworking article sounds good. Think I can modify it to make only concave without the prommel.
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4th January 2013, 08:51 PM
Thread: How to shape a stool?
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How to shape a stool?
I'm trying to make a table and stool set. Patio furniture, a small round tea table and two stools sort of thing. I am hoping to shape the seat with a shallow concave to cradle the bum. I'm seeking...
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27th December 2012, 09:56 PM
Thread: Woodworkers in Singapore?
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I think you meant Bugis street. The...
I think you meant Bugis street. The transvestities are long gone. Now there's malls, lots of students hanging out, and in a near by Rochor Centre, there's a shop selling Bosch tools at a fairly good...
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27th December 2012, 12:33 PM
Thread: Woodworkers in Singapore?
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See that you've reloacated to France. I hoped you...
See that you've reloacated to France. I hoped you enjoyed your tour in Singapore. You were here even before I was born....
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26th December 2012, 04:15 PM
Thread: Greene and Greene inspired coffee table
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Thanks Micheal for your feedback. It's really...
Thanks Micheal for your feedback. It's really difficult to do woodworking in a place such as Singapore where the there is hardly any woodworkers around to share ideas, learn from and receive...
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26th December 2012, 02:29 PM
Thread: Greene and Greene inspired coffee table
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Thanks Artme
Thanks Artme. The finish was wipe on varnish over a layer of shallec.
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26th December 2012, 12:41 PM
Thread: Box for MAHJONG
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Nice. I like the handle too.
Nice. I like the handle too.
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26th December 2012, 12:15 AM
Thread: Greene and Greene inspired coffee table
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Greene and Greene inspired coffee table
This coffee table was inspired by the Gamble’s house Side table. In the original piece, the legs are thicker, and the cloud lift of the rail under the drawer is positively downwards. In my piece, the...
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26th December 2012, 12:11 AM
Thread: 'Christmas present' WIP
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Nice bench. Merry Christmas
Nice bench. Merry Christmas
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25th December 2012, 11:31 PM
Thread: Woodworkers in Singapore?
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Are the Singapore woodworkers still around?
Hello everybody! Merry Christmas! Are the Singapore woodworkers still around? We should meet up or we'll forever be lonely.
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2nd July 2012, 11:50 AM
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This is my first attempt. I'm only trying out the...
This is my first attempt. I'm only trying out the techniques such as proud finger joints, peggs, and inlay. The ebony pegs will come in when I'm more familiar with techniques. But for now, I'm...
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2nd July 2012, 01:21 AM
Thread: My cutting boards - "The Big Boy"
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Very nice. I wouldn't bear to use it.
Very nice. I wouldn't bear to use it.
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2nd July 2012, 01:03 AM
Thread: Bookshelf for my kids
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How do I delete this. I forgot the attachments.
How do I delete this. I forgot the attachments.
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2nd July 2012, 01:00 AM
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Greene and Greene inspired bookshelf for my kids
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This is my first attempt at Greene and Greene inspired furniture. I used finger joints that are proud of the sides. All joints are pegged except that they are round... -
2nd July 2012, 12:46 AM
Thread: Bookshelf for my kids
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Bookshelf for my kids
This is my first attempt at Greene and Greene inspired furniture. I used finger joints that are proud of the sides. All joints are pegged except that they are round pegs rather than square ones found...
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18th December 2011, 01:08 PM
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Mini: The threadstarter lives in Sydney, not...
Mini: The threadstarter lives in Sydney, not Singapore where I'm from. My local disablity accessibilty code gives him an idea of how high and how thick the bench may be. He can then decide how thick...
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16th December 2011, 02:30 AM
Thread: Clement's workbench - WIP
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I use a surface vice as an end vice DSC_7246 |...
I use a surface vice as an end vice
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15th December 2011, 12:11 PM
Thread: Clement's workbench - WIP
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Thanks Andrew. Will do just that
Thanks Andrew. Will do just that
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15th December 2011, 11:43 AM
Thread: Clement's workbench - WIP
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Pictures of the bench I've completed so far....
Pictures of the bench I've completed so far.
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15th December 2011, 11:40 AM
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Also, structural wise, build 2 benches 1500mm...
Also, structural wise, build 2 benches 1500mm long instead of a 3000mm one may make the bench more stable .
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15th December 2011, 11:35 AM
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I'm not too sure about Australia standards. In...
I'm not too sure about Australia standards. In Singapore, we have 700mm below the table for leg clearance. Writing height is no more than 800mm from the floor. So I'm guessing that based on these...
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15th December 2011, 11:26 AM
Thread: Clement's workbench - WIP
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My vices have nothing to do with wine women and...
My vices have nothing to do with wine women and song.
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The front vice is held by four bolts and nuts bore into the table top
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15th December 2011, 02:08 AM
Thread: Clement's workbench - WIP
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Clement's workbench - WIP
Been working on this bench. Made of Kapur wood. Initially, I wanted to make somethig like a simple workbench like I used when I'm in school. But that changed when silly me added a 0 behind 15 giving...
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3rd July 2011, 01:05 AM
Thread: Can Kapur be used in bathroom furniture?
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Great then, here comes my vanity!!!
Great then, here comes my vanity!!!
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2nd July 2011, 11:20 PM
Thread: Can Kapur be used in bathroom furniture?
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Why is it a shame? I'm from Singapore. So...
Why is it a shame?
I'm from Singapore. So Kapur is readily availiable at a decent price. The last time I bought 3 pieces of 1" x 7" x 14' cost me $80. I used it to make a plant shelf and a... -
1st July 2011, 06:37 PM
Thread: What timber is this??
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Its either Dark red Maranti or Kapur. Saw into...
Its either Dark red Maranti or Kapur. Saw into it, does it smell like camphor? If it does, its Kapur. Maranti tends to have lots of holes in it, doesn't look like that in your pics.
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1st July 2011, 06:32 PM
Thread: Can Kapur be used in bathroom furniture?
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Thanks, I googled it too. Some sites talked about...
Thanks, I googled it too. Some sites talked about it being treatable, but nothing said about what its treated for, or how to treat it.
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1st July 2011, 12:53 AM
Thread: Can Kapur be used in bathroom furniture?
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Can Kapur be used in bathroom furniture?
Does anyone know if Kapur can be used in the bathroom? I intend to use it to make a medicine cabinet and a cabinet for the sink. Does it need to be treated before it can be used in the bathroom? If...
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8th February 2011, 02:58 AM
Thread: Newbie, need advise
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Nice workbench
Its a nice workbench you got there. Do you intend to use power tools, hand tools or both? You may like to consider a vise if you intend to use hand tools.
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24th January 2011, 02:09 AM
Thread: Bi fold doors
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Nice design. Just a question. Are the doors held...
Nice design. Just a question. Are the doors held only by hinges or are there tracks on the top or bottom as well.
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29th August 2010, 03:32 AM
Thread: Woodworkers in Singapore?
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At last...great minds think alike. I'm new to...
At last...great minds think alike. I'm new to wood working. Trying to renovate my belcony to turn it into a workshop next month. would love to meet up with fellow woodworkers.