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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.

    The turbo plane sounds like an excellent idea too. But I don't...
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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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    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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    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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    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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    Thanks Artme

    Thanks Artme. The finish was wipe on varnish over a layer of shallec.
  7. Thread: Box for MAHJONG

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    Nice. I like the handle too.

    Nice. I like the handle too.
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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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    Nice bench. Merry Christmas

    Nice bench. Merry Christmas
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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.

    My blog is Greene and Greene Quality Furniture Do check it out and...
  11. 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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    Very nice. I wouldn't bear to use it.

    Very nice. I wouldn't bear to use it.
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    How do I delete this. I forgot the attachments.

    How do I delete this. I forgot the attachments.
  14. 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...
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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...
  16. 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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    I use a surface vice as an end vice DSC_7246 |...

    I use a surface vice as an end vice
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    Thanks Andrew. Will do just that

    Thanks Andrew. Will do just that
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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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  20. 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 .
  21. 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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    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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    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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    Great then, here comes my vanity!!!

    Great then, here comes my vanity!!!
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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...
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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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    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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    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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    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.
    You may also want to think about how you...
  30. 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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    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.
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