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11th December 2015, 10:48 AM
Thread: Baltic Birch Ply source in Brisbane?
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Sandy, Depending on what size and thickness you...
Sandy,
Depending on what size and thickness you are after some of the better hooby stores may have what you want.
Try Budget Hobbies at Capalaba - Budget Hobbies > Home
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11th December 2015, 09:54 AM
Thread: Baltic Birch Ply source in Brisbane?
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Sandy, Try Mr Ply - Plywood suppliers – huge...
Sandy,
Try Mr Ply - Plywood suppliers – huge range of plywood products, MDF & wood panels
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21st October 2015, 07:07 PM
Thread: Why Computer Techs can go bald
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Looong time ago ....back in the dreamtime, when...
Looong time ago ....back in the dreamtime, when there was only one Telco and the only computers were mainframes, I was working for said Telco. Disk storage space was expensive, in short supply, and...
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3rd December 2014, 09:22 AM
Thread: How to create accurate round ends
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Dave, I went with the Chris/Ian method of using...
Dave,
I went with the Chris/Ian method of using a bull nose router bit to create a rounded end on some wide flat 19 mm stock, which I then ripped into 11mm strips.
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2nd December 2014, 01:40 PM
Thread: How to create accurate round ends
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Dave, Yes, they are all the same length. Ian
Dave,
Yes, they are all the same length.
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2nd December 2014, 01:01 PM
Thread: How to create accurate round ends
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Dave, I have about up to about 20 to do, so a...
Dave,
I have about up to about 20 to do, so a small run, but I would like to get them all looking good and identical.
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2nd December 2014, 09:54 AM
Thread: How to create accurate round ends
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Chris, Ian, I think a combination of your two...
Chris, Ian,
I think a combination of your two suggestions regarding thicker stock and a bull nose router biter bit (I have one of those of the appropriate radius) will do the trick, so thank you.... -
1st December 2014, 07:08 PM
Thread: How to create accurate round ends
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Hugh, It would, but I was hoping for a bit more...
Hugh,
It would, but I was hoping for a bit more accuracy.
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1st December 2014, 02:02 PM
Thread: How to create accurate round ends
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Hugh, Thanks for the quick response. I had...
Hugh,
Thanks for the quick response.
I had thought of that, but given it's all end grain, I reckon breakout will be a real problem.
Still, if all else fails...
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1st December 2014, 01:33 PM
Thread: How to create accurate round ends
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How to create accurate round ends
Folks,
Can somebody please enlighten me as to how to create accurate rounded ends on a length of timber as per the attached drawing.
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15th September 2014, 09:06 PM
Thread: Chainsaw accident
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Bob, Thank you I always use the CS two-handed,...
Bob,
Thank you
I always use the CS two-handed, hopefully that eliminates a lot of the risk, but I'm not an experienced user, so I'm always wary of the thing.
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15th September 2014, 08:27 PM
Thread: Chainsaw accident
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Bob, Just curious, since I have a small Echo...
Bob,
Just curious, since I have a small Echo that I use only once or twice a year to tidy up around the place, what is the common cause/mistake?
Ian -
Thank you all for your thoughts. You're...
Thank you all for your thoughts.
You're right..it doesn't get any easier, but 12.5 years is a good run.
If only we could do the same for our own when the time is right
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30th March 2014, 10:42 PM
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Metal is a different story and in any event I...
Metal is a different story and in any event I don't go there, but for woodworking I find a deck of playing cards to be more than adequate.
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Vale Toby
Toby was our second BC and it doesn't get any easier
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6th March 2014, 07:45 PM
Thread: Where Do I Find The Search Box
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If you Google the problem you may find that...
If you Google the problem you may find that Service Pack 1 is the culprit and there a number of fixes offered, Try this one -...
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1st September 2013, 06:33 PM
Thread: Breakfast cereal deception
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Off course it is, otherwise that flake you get in...
Off course it is, otherwise that flake you get in every bowl which deflects the milk out of the bowl and onto the bench, would be broken and not perform its function
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29th August 2013, 05:34 PM
Thread: Mars Tomorrow Morning.
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Issatree, Is this about Mars being as big as...
Issatree,
Is this about Mars being as big as the moon?
if so it's complete rubbish. it's a hoax that does the rounds every few years
Take a look at the link below
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27th August 2013, 11:43 AM
Thread: Biscuit Joints Glue or not to Glue
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And your point is? - As far as I can tell from...
And your point is? - As far as I can tell from that article even three biscuits aren't as good as a single tenon and, in any event, from my own experience I have easily disassembled a "biscuited"...
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27th August 2013, 10:13 AM
Thread: Biscuit Joints Glue or not to Glue
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Apples and Oranges mate. Tenons = real wood,...
Apples and Oranges mate.
Tenons = real wood, large surface area, grain at right angles to the joint, greater depth
Biscuits = compressed rubbish, small surface area, no grain, shallow depth.
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28th June 2013, 11:09 AM
Thread: My Silly Puter, or ??
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The elephant in the room is the "Friend" who...
The elephant in the room is the "Friend" who fixed your last problem and got derided for taking too long and getting lucky - I'll bet he's hit the hills:rolleyes:
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25th June 2013, 10:37 PM
Thread: This time it IS Latin
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Mine was "sic transit gloria mundi" which...
Mine was "sic transit gloria mundi"
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7th June 2013, 10:12 AM
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Albert, first you said.. Both Wongo and I...
Albert, first you said..
Both Wongo and I took that to mean you thought that dominoes i.e. the little woody whatits that look like, well, dominoes, were too expensive
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6th June 2013, 04:04 PM
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Albert, My response would be to use the Domino...
Albert,
My response would be to use the Domino and, if the cost of the dominos is your only show stopper, then make your own.
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31st May 2013, 02:39 PM
Thread: My Puter is Back ?.
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Personally, I can't think of anything worse than...
Personally, I can't think of anything worse than being asked to fix a "friends" computer.
It doesn't matter how much rubbish, shareware, freeware, and dare I say pirated software, toolbars,... -
7th May 2013, 04:42 PM
Thread: Plastic Spring Clips
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PM sent
PM sent
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4th May 2013, 09:28 AM
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Calais, You haven't missed anything -it's...
Calais,
You haven't missed anything -it's practically useless. I've had my WC 2000 for a very long time, use it often , BUT I have never used the protractor.
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16th April 2013, 10:45 AM
Thread: 3D Printing
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Seb, It uses a HP (Hewlett Packard) branded...
Seb,
It uses a HP (Hewlett Packard) branded power brick rated at 19v, 9.5A and 180W, so I'm not sure whether you think that that's power hungry or not.
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13th April 2013, 08:26 PM
Thread: 3D Printing
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3D Printing
Firstly I know the following will sound like a sales pitch, but it isn't - I have no affiliation with anyone, and I have no interest in selling anything to anyone.
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11th April 2013, 08:35 PM
Thread: Totally free PC fix software
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Try Ccleaner and Malwarebytes, and maybe Glary...
Try Ccleaner and Malwarebytes, and maybe Glary Utilities, just watch for additional toolbars etc. and opt not to install them
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9th April 2013, 09:46 AM
Thread: Where do you buy carbon paper
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SWMBO uses this stuff when she's quilting ...
SWMBO uses this stuff when she's quilting
Clover USA Chacopy Tracing Paper - Marking Tools
and I've pinched a sheet or two of it over time.
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8th April 2013, 06:51 PM
Thread: Flocking. Is it just for looks?
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or flocked??
or flocked??
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8th April 2013, 06:27 PM
Thread: Flocking. Is it just for looks?
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So, you felt felt felt fine then?
So, you felt felt felt fine then?
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1st April 2013, 09:47 AM
Thread: Car Speedo Vs GPS
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Continental drift
Continental drift
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30th March 2013, 09:54 AM
Thread: Car Speedo Vs GPS
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In my experience, car speedometers always read...
In my experience, car speedometers always read 5-10 per cent high, stock standard, of course.
I've checked that against several GPS' over time, and always found it to be the case.
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22nd February 2013, 09:57 AM
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Something has changed.... IE 10 now seems to work OK
Folks,
Just a heads-up
Given the problems that IE has had previously with this (and probably other) forums, I keep a copy of Chrome handy to post new threads and replies but, as of this morning, I... -
22nd February 2013, 09:51 AM
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I have messed around in W8 enough now to be...
I have messed around in W8 enough now to be comfortable enough to know I can mostly do without Metro ..Windows+D shortcut is your friend. There are some things that I like about W8 though ..it...
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22nd February 2013, 09:06 AM
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So.."It's Windows Jim ..but not as we know it" ...
So.."It's Windows Jim ..but not as we know it"
Mossyblog, I'm so glad you fessed up to being heavily involved. I haven't seen so much tech speak, jargon, and acronyms in a single article since I... -
21st February 2013, 10:08 AM
Thread: Sawstop STOP STOP STOP !!!!!
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Sawstop STOP STOP STOP !!!!!
I have of invented a device you can retro-fit to any keyboard.
The way it works is that within 1/1000th of a second of typing "Sawstop" ..OWWWWW!!!..(got a prototype fitted to mine as we speak) ... -
6th February 2013, 02:51 PM
Thread: Make Your Own Domino
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It's all very well creating random mortices in a...
It's all very well creating random mortices in a single piece, but I'd be much more impressed if he actually jointed two pieces as accurately as you can with a Domino.
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30th January 2013, 09:04 AM
Thread: Maybe Help with IE 9
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Rich, Seems to work.:2tsup: I don't post...
Rich,
Seems to work.:2tsup:
I don't post that often but when I do I have just switched to Chrome, but I still prefer IE 10 as my default browser.
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20th January 2013, 10:28 PM
Thread: Amazing skill.
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Derek, is Paulonia stable despite changes in...
Derek, is Paulonia stable despite changes in humidity?
I was under the impression that all timber moved to some extent or other, but those drawers leave little room for any sort of movement.
I... -
20th January 2013, 02:42 PM
Thread: Amazing skill.
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I'd love to know what sort of timber they are...
I'd love to know what sort of timber they are using.
If I made a set of drawers that acted like pistons there'd be only one day that they'd work correctly, and that's the day they were made.
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6th January 2013, 09:02 PM
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Well that's not true is it , having no trouble I...
Well that's not true is it , having no trouble I mean, Otherwise why install a third party application to make it useable
Agreed.
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3rd January 2013, 08:03 PM
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Aaron, I use a digital angle finder to calibrate...
Aaron,
I use a digital angle finder to calibrate my tilt stops.
I don't own high-end machines so, if I'm doing an important cut, I'll double check them, but they seem to hold their calibration.... -
2nd January 2013, 10:12 AM
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Windows 8 - I've got it, but I don't get it
Folks, as the header says.
I've been puddling around PC's ever since they were invented and, whilst I'm no expert, I can usually find my way about.
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25th December 2012, 06:49 PM
Thread: Re slot size in Domino.
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Cicero, That's fine - you just seemed so adamant...
Cicero,
That's fine - you just seemed so adamant about NOT using them.
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25th December 2012, 10:47 AM
Thread: Re slot size in Domino.
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Why??
Why??
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24th December 2012, 08:31 PM
Thread: Re slot size in Domino.
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Length/width ..who the hell cares. What I said...
Length/width ..who the hell cares.
What I said is exactly what is mentioned in the manual.
If you make your biscuits/dominoes 2mm narrower/less wide then you have a 2mmm gap at the edges/sides... -
24th December 2012, 07:40 PM
Thread: Re slot size in Domino.
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Strangely enough, so does mine 246731246732
Strangely enough, so does mine
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