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10th November 2016, 07:41 AM
Thread: Canberra Working With Wood Show
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It was totally appalling. I feel for the trade...
It was totally appalling. I feel for the trade suppliers who spent money and time coming for 3 days of nothing because the organisers want to kill the Canberra Show and rather than just do it,...
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6th November 2016, 02:04 PM
Thread: Canberra Working With Wood Show
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Canberra Working With Wood Show
Congratulations to the organisers for sabotaging the Canberra Working With Wood Show right to the bare bone. Why not just stop the whole event if you aren't going to bother to advertise and waste the...
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3rd September 2014, 05:09 PM
Thread: Is the Canberra show dead?
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Same discussion every year about the Canberra...
Same discussion every year about the Canberra show. There is so much more that could be done to advertise that isn't. I will miss Stan as I wanted to have a chat about something but will be saying...
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7th July 2014, 08:13 PM
Thread: Italian Stone Pine
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Italian Stone Pine
Hi all,
Does anyone know anything about the Italian Stone Pine other than it belongs to the Pinus family? There is a tree being removed from our local oval and although light and soft, I wonder... -
10th March 2014, 06:55 PM
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Pyrography colour
As a beginner, you did a lovely job!
Because you did the pyrography first, took a photo and then did the colour, you can see clearly that much of the pyrography gets lost with the addition of... -
12th December 2013, 05:40 PM
Thread: Suitable Transformer ????
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You can buy a pyrography machine that is much...
You can buy a pyrography machine that is much like a soldering iron from Bunnings or art stores for around $30-$50. A soldering iron, even adapted, will not retain the heat properly and you will...
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12th November 2013, 07:05 PM
Thread: Womens Sheds
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Well, I'm happy with either but found the...
Well, I'm happy with either but found the Woodcraft Guild, with majority of men, had a fantastic attitude of acceptance and respect. Again, Mens sheds were created for a specific health purpose and...
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26th September 2013, 01:05 PM
Thread: Womens Sheds
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Ok, Mapleman, women need their social places too...
Ok, Mapleman, women need their social places too but why do they need a 'shed'? The mens sheds are set up a lot for carpentry and woodwork and I know many of the wives of our male woodcraft guild...
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25th September 2013, 09:46 PM
Thread: Womens Sheds
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Statistically, men have been have had a shortfall...
Statistically, men have been have had a shortfall of groups designed for positive health outcomes which was why the mens sheds were started.
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25th September 2013, 07:42 PM
Thread: Womens Sheds
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I don't really understand the problem. I am a...
I don't really understand the problem.
I am a female woodworker, am a member of my local Woodcraft Guild and have done pyrography teaching at the local mens shed but am not able to become a member... -
25th September 2013, 07:06 PM
Thread: Leaching
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Leaching
G'day all,
I'm going to ask this question in two places on the forum as I really want to know what is what.
Does Huon Pine or Camphor Laurel leach oil at all, ever? I want to make bookmarks and... -
15th September 2013, 08:15 PM
Thread: Japanese puzzle box
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Wow! What a great site. That will keep me going...
Wow! What a great site. That will keep me going for a loooooong while.
During the day I realised I actually have a Japanese puzzle box exactly how I want to make one and after 5 minutes of... -
15th September 2013, 12:32 PM
Thread: Japanese puzzle box
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Japanese puzzle box
Hi all,
I am looking for plans for a Japanese puzzle box like the one attached.
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12th September 2013, 12:16 PM
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Sticky: Not all advertising is going to get to everyone...
Not all advertising is going to get to everyone but none won't get to anyone. The ABC radio is a great resource and it is surprising how many people say they have heard people I know asking...
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11th September 2013, 09:09 PM
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Sticky: Now I consider that just a bit rude. The Guild...
Now I consider that just a bit rude. The Guild has plans in place for the show, usually, at the beginning of the year but the rumor every year is that it may not happen. Yes, there were...
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9th September 2013, 06:21 PM
Thread: Canberra Show
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I agree that things don't seem to be changing and...
I agree that things don't seem to be changing and it will be those who are fans of the events who will lose out. Retailers will still get sales outside of the shows but those loyal woodies who plan...
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9th September 2013, 04:39 PM
Thread: Canberra Show
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Consumer feedback from people I know who live in...
Consumer feedback from people I know who live in Canberra were that no one even knew the show was on. There was a bit of TV but no ABC radio advertising and not sure about the Canberra times.
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9th September 2013, 11:52 AM
Thread: Canberra Show
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I can tell you it is the organizers who set the...
I can tell you it is the organizers who set the entry price and suggestions have been made by others to have it reduced due to the lower number of people in Canberra but they didn't care. They may...
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4th September 2013, 11:20 AM
Thread: Elvis Table
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The table was a gift to her and will remain as...
The table was a gift to her and will remain as part of her collection as long as she wants it but won't look at an further pieces out of respect and because of the copyright issues. One has to be...
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4th September 2013, 11:14 AM
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I suspect you were talking to Dave on the sales...
I suspect you were talking to Dave on the sales table who is a wonderful person and volunteer.
Yes, Richard does travel between Australia and England but when in Aus, he is a local and we are... -
3rd September 2013, 12:42 PM
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We seem to have a lot Davids, Allans, Johns,...
We seem to have a lot Davids, Allans, Johns, Freds but they are all wonderful.
It was a fantastic weekend for the Guild with our Young Achievers being won by one of my 14 year old sig members... -
3rd September 2013, 12:36 PM
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Sticky: Just wanted to say that: -Mostly, people I...
Just wanted to say that:
-Mostly, people I know, hear about the Canberra show on the radio but my mother, who listens to the ABC 24/7 heard nothing. No one else I know heard anything either and... -
2nd September 2013, 01:19 PM
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Sticky: Len, I live in Bungendore and they already...
Len,
I live in Bungendore and they already sponsor our local ACT Woodcraft guild exhibition and we are very grateful for that. Many businesses who are located close to the shows don't have a... -
2nd September 2013, 11:59 AM
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Sticky: What happened?
I haven't had much of a chance to go through this entire thread as I have just finished the Canberra WWW show but for those who were there on the weekend, what on earth happened?
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31st August 2013, 10:25 PM
Thread: Elvis Table
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Elvis Table
Am putting this up so that BoteCote can see the Elvis table that I made for my sister that is finished with the Aquacote system. I told my sister to not use a coaster when putting hot coffee or...
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28th August 2013, 07:55 PM
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Who's sleeping? I'm too busy to sleep! ...
Who's sleeping? I'm too busy to sleep!
Looking forward to a fantastic display and competition! Don't forget to get a raffle ticket for some awesome handmade prizes! -
13th August 2013, 12:16 AM
Thread: Canberra Craft and Quilt Fair
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Can't put up photos of others without permission!
Can't put up photos of others without permission!
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12th August 2013, 10:50 PM
Thread: Canberra Craft and Quilt Fair
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Just a photo of the stall we had at the craft...
Just a photo of the stall we had at the craft fair.
Was great and met lots of wonderful people.
We had a scroll saw cutting quilt pattern marquetry and were telling people it was just a... -
12th August 2013, 10:39 PM
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Woodcraft Guild ACT Working with Wood Show Canberra
Hello Everyone,
Just letting people know that the Woodcraft Guild of the A.C.T. will be a the the Timber and Working With Wood Show in Canberra at Exhibition Park on Friday the 30th of August to... -
8th August 2013, 07:38 PM
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Woodcraft Guild of the A.C.T at the Timber and Working with Wood Show
Just to let people know that the Woodcraft Guild of the A.C.T will be at the Timber and Working with Wood Show at Exhibition Park in Canberra on Friday the 30th of August to Sunday the 31st of August...
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8th August 2013, 07:22 PM
Thread: Canberra Craft and Quilt Fair
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Thanks. It was also great to catch up from a...
Thanks.
It was also great to catch up from a forum member. It also proves the forum works for advertising!!!!!
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6th August 2013, 02:55 PM
Thread: Canberra Craft and Quilt Fair
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Canberra Craft and Quilt Fair
Hey all you wood whispering women,
The Woodcraft Guild of the ACT will be having a stand at the Canberra Craft and Quilt fair between Thursday the 8th of August to Sunday the 11th August. We will... -
25th July 2013, 11:56 AM
Thread: Pyrographed guitar
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Guitar
Steve,
For that guitar, I used a topcoat clear spray which I got from supercheap. I did a bit of research to find something hard and durable as guitars can get knocked around a bit. Also wanted... -
10th July 2013, 08:12 PM
Thread: Pyrographed guitar
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Pyrographed guitar
Thought this needed to be posted here as well as under pyrography. Fully functioning standard acoustic with new strings, handmade bone nut and saddle, soft case all for $350. :roll:
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10th July 2013, 12:11 PM
Thread: Pyrographed guitar
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Finished guitar
Photos of the finished pyrographed guitar. Fully functional, new strings, bone nut and saddle. $350 with soft case. Money from this sale goes to the recent purchase of replacement laptop after...
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13th April 2013, 03:58 PM
Thread: Pyrographed guitar
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Pyrographed guitar
This is an unfinished acoustic guitar which I wanted finished for the National Folk Festival at Easter but it was not to be. Nearly finished. . .
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15th February 2013, 10:36 AM
Thread: Dog jump construction
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The dog jump was a complete success! Refined the...
The dog jump was a complete success! Refined the design a little bit but it was so popular, other shows want the design. (Funny as it wasn't that hard to figure out).
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23rd January 2013, 07:40 PM
Thread: Dog jump construction
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Dog jump constructed and tested and it works...
Dog jump constructed and tested and it works well. Putting a bit of carpet over the top plank so dogs can 'scramble' their way over the top. If anyone needs to make one in future, I can now help...
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19th January 2013, 08:47 PM
Thread: Not quite what I paid for
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Thought this issue may have created a bit of...
Thought this issue may have created a bit of discussion!
On principle, I can manage with a few mm loss here and there. What annoys me is that it wasn't just one plank, but several and it wasn't... -
15th January 2013, 11:13 AM
Thread: Not quite what I paid for
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Not quite what I paid for
Why is it that when Bunnings advertises a piece of timber at 29cm, it can't be 29cm?
I don't think it matters that the timber is structural or is presumably 'lesser' quality.
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7th December 2012, 06:21 PM
Thread: Dog jump construction
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Thanks for the reply. The construction I am...
Thanks for the reply.
The construction I am thinking of would be free standing in case there is no ute available but has the same C channel posts which planks can be slotted into for height.
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23rd November 2012, 02:44 PM
Thread: Dog jump construction
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Dog jump construction
Hey all,
I have been asked to look into making a dog jump for a local show and wondered if anyone has any idea on the construction? This jump is like a jump stop where the dog just has to get up... -
18th November 2012, 10:00 AM
Thread: One of my attempts at pyography
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Red Gum, I agree that available information...
Red Gum,
I agree that available information can be of great use in saving time. I am a self-taught pyrographer and have spent many years making a variety of mistakes and am glad I can share what... -
17th November 2012, 09:11 AM
Thread: One of my attempts at pyography
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My process of burning is after transferring the...
My process of burning is after transferring the image to the timber with graphite, I do a lightish burn over all the lines so I have the basic picture. Once I'm sure enough of the lines are burnt...
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13th November 2012, 11:55 AM
Thread: One of my attempts at pyography
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I like the idea of wetting the wood to raise the...
I like the idea of wetting the wood to raise the grain and then sanding as ply is mostly awful to pyro on.
I also sand in between burns to get out any graphite or pencil lines.
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9th November 2012, 07:52 PM
Thread: Pyrography machine home built
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Interesting way of making a pyro machine. I...
Interesting way of making a pyro machine.
I have spoken to a few electricians who have attempted to make pyro machines with more time experimenting on making them than getting any pyro done! ... -
22nd October 2012, 10:46 AM
Thread: Canberra ply wood suppliers
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Plywood
It seems we are quite limited here in Australlia when it comes to plywood types. The plywood I have just sourced I think it is a birch but is only available in very large sheets and is reasonably...
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17th October 2012, 11:03 AM
Thread: Pyromaniac
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Pyrography machines
Just want to point out that the Ironcore (and am happy to be proven wrong) is the only machine that I know of that has an Australian Standard. This means that insurance companies will be much...
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17th October 2012, 10:51 AM
Thread: Canberra ply wood suppliers
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Plywood suppliers
Sorry for the delay in replying and guess it may be too late but thought some tips on plywood may be useful.
I don't like any plywood supplied by Bunnings and went to their Canberra supplier,... -
17th October 2012, 10:44 AM
Thread: Jonz pyro..
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Carbon paper
Ah. France may be different but in Australia and where I am, I can get graphite very easily and at a reasonable price. Actually, I get it from the place below(click on transfer paper) who may be...