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18th September 2016, 04:15 PM
Thread: What is this chisel for
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It looks very much like a purpose-made bushman's...
It looks very much like a purpose-made bushman's tool. The bushies would often make tools out of whatever was at hand, or could be scrounged. The sharpened face shows no curve, as would be expected...
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8th April 2016, 05:30 PM
Thread: polyurethane glue
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Personally, for this type of application, I would...
Personally, for this type of application, I would use cross-linked PVA, or, better still, Bondcrete. Be sure the joining edges are true and straight, with no gaps. I have used Bondcrete for many...
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19th November 2011, 08:15 PM
Thread: Green Hardwood in a Thicknesser
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I usually arris the corners, and sand all the...
I usually arris the corners, and sand all the faces with a belt or orbital sander, before I start using the timber. This removes most of the splinters, and makes it easier to handle, and easier to...
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29th October 2011, 04:58 PM
Thread: fix up a wonky cot back
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If you try to wrack it, you will, at best, break...
If you try to wrack it, you will, at best, break the glue seal, at worst, crack or break some of the timber components. You need to get the whole thing apart and start again. You can try pouring hot...
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25th October 2011, 11:11 PM
Thread: Scroll saws a few queries
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I'm really sorry to read of your loss. My wife...
I'm really sorry to read of your loss. My wife recently died, and I know what you mean about loosing all motivation to do anything. I hope you have family and friends to give you comfort in the hard...
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22nd October 2011, 03:39 PM
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Apart from all the other advise here, you must...
Apart from all the other advise here, you must also bear in mind that anything you do outside the Qld Ed. system will require public liability insurance. If you already carry PL for your work, this...
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19th October 2011, 09:29 PM
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You probably need to go right back to bare timber...
You probably need to go right back to bare timber to get a good, fine finish. I usually get good results with Monocel marine varnish. The first coat can be reduced 10% with turps. Subsequent coats...
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19th October 2011, 09:17 PM
Thread: Bevel Mirrors
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This lot claim on their web page that they...
This lot claim on their web page that they re-silver.
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17th October 2011, 11:56 AM
Thread: Termite swarmers? Advice needed!
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They look very much like swarmers, and thisa is...
They look very much like swarmers, and thisa is the right time of year for them. They abandon the wings to burrow and mate. I would get the pest exteminator out.
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15th October 2011, 06:13 PM
Thread: About Chiropractors
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There are good and bad practicioners in all...
There are good and bad practicioners in all branches of alternative medicine and treatments, as well as in regular doctors, but I believe, before letting anyone touch your spine, you should get a...
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15th October 2011, 05:58 PM
Thread: New Twist on Falconry (Hawkery??)
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That is so...........WOW!!:2tsup:
That is so...........WOW!!:2tsup:
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12th October 2011, 12:08 PM
Thread: The carbon tax is wonderful
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This reminds me of a story, years ago, when the...
This reminds me of a story, years ago, when the 'workers' in a state government head office decided on an extended strike. Only a skeleton staff was left to deal with the public. After 24 hours they...
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11th October 2011, 11:24 PM
Thread: Tung oil past its use by?
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Yep! Once it reaches that stage, it cannot be...
Yep! Once it reaches that stage, it cannot be applied properly
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11th October 2011, 11:23 PM
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I would go with Danish oil or similar. It will...
I would go with Danish oil or similar. It will harden the surface to make it more durable, and can easily be repaired after accidents.
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11th October 2011, 11:14 PM
Thread: danish oil and dog pee
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Dog (or any other) urine is very high in amonia,...
Dog (or any other) urine is very high in amonia, among other nasties. The amonia would have reacted as a solvent on the Danish oil. If it was on long enough to penetrate the oil, it may have had a...
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10th October 2011, 11:57 AM
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For polishing, contact a local mob who do granite...
For polishing, contact a local mob who do granite bench-tops or terazzo floors. They may be able to tell you where you can buy a few different grades of hand-polishing stones.
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8th October 2011, 10:52 AM
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OK. A Duke. Take it away.
OK. A Duke. Take it away.
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6th October 2011, 08:49 PM
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6th October 2011, 11:12 AM
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"Hang on. There's a hunky policeman flashing his...
"Hang on. There's a hunky policeman flashing his lights at me. I have to freshen my lipstick."
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4th October 2011, 03:42 PM
Thread: The carbon tax is wonderful
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Point 1. most Australian, when talking about...
Point 1. most Australian, when talking about Gillard, or even thinking about her, start to get steamed up and irate.
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2nd October 2011, 05:07 PM
Thread: Toy Box lid
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Maybe you can get some friction flap stays.
Maybe you can get some friction flap stays.
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2nd October 2011, 05:03 PM
Thread: Desperate to know
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If you are looking for an authentic appearance,...
If you are looking for an authentic appearance, maybe you could use coachwood marine ply.
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15th September 2011, 08:57 PM
Thread: Best nail detector in recycled timber
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Have you tried using the type of metal detectors...
Have you tried using the type of metal detectors the fossickers use? :D
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15th September 2011, 08:41 PM
Thread: Titebond II
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I'd only risk trying that on a record that I...
I'd only risk trying that on a record that I don't care about throwing out.:U
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15th September 2011, 08:36 PM
Thread: black bean veneer board
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I would be paying about $60 to$65 per sqm for...
I would be paying about $60 to$65 per sqm for 19mm HMR particleboard; about $65 to $70 for MR MDF
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15th September 2011, 08:28 PM
Thread: Arched door jambs
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I woiuld go for a tongue and groove. Cut a groove...
I woiuld go for a tongue and groove. Cut a groove in both peices and glue with a loose tongue.
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12th September 2011, 05:59 PM
Thread: Jarrah Decking
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Do you mean they curl up at the edeges? This can...
Do you mean they curl up at the edeges? This can be a problem with wider boards. It is usually because the differential in moisture absorption between the top and the bottom of trhe boards Oiling the...
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12th September 2011, 05:48 PM
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They look like Oregon. They would be unlikely to...
They look like Oregon. They would be unlikely to have been treated with anything.
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7th September 2011, 06:14 PM
Thread: routering numbers
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You might be better off using a Dremel, and doing...
You might be better off using a Dremel, and doing them free-hand.
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7th September 2011, 05:45 PM
Thread: normal melamine v HMR melamine ?
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The boards that Bunnings stock are HMR. :)
The boards that Bunnings stock are HMR. :)
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3rd September 2011, 01:11 PM
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Try some of the craft supply places, like...
Try some of the craft supply places, like Spotlight. They have glues specially suited for this. If you find it a bit embarrasing to be seen in such places, get your wife, or a female friend to go...
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1st September 2011, 10:34 AM
Thread: Is "Tassie Oak" suitable?
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Hi,EnR. Tasmanian Oak is not generally suitable...
Hi,EnR. Tasmanian Oak is not generally suitable for external use, but if it is only occasional, and is well maintained with an external grade varnish, it will survive well. It will certainly be more...
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31st August 2011, 02:35 PM
Thread: Outdoor furniture timber
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The Bunnings chairs are probably some species of...
The Bunnings chairs are probably some species of hardwood. Maybe ironbark, spotted gum, or similar. Go to a timber yard and look at their decking boards. You may see a match there. An alternative...
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30th August 2011, 11:44 AM
Thread: External screen
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You would need a fairly thick, compressed board....
You would need a fairly thick, compressed board. Depending on the size, you would need 10mm -12mm thick. That is going to be pretty heavy, expensive, and hard to cut; you need to cut with a wet blade...
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30th August 2011, 11:33 AM
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Did you seal the underside as well as the top?...
Did you seal the underside as well as the top? This is important, otherwise atmospheric humidity can cause distortions.
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29th August 2011, 01:51 PM
Thread: What size timber for a workstation top?
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For the width, you are going to need laminated...
For the width, you are going to need laminated timber, and I would recommend 30-35mm thick otherwise it may warp or bend between supports. You also need to considder how to support it at the join....
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29th August 2011, 01:41 PM
Thread: Cheap timber supplies Brisbane
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Any Bunnings store will have a stock of small...
Any Bunnings store will have a stock of small sections of plywood. For pine, depending on sizes, you could try Bretts at Newmarket, Findlaysons at East Brisbane or Sumner Park, Wilsons at Moorooka,...
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29th August 2011, 01:32 PM
Thread: MDF/chipboard/plywood prices
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This sounds a bit high to me. I can get pine for...
This sounds a bit high to me. I can get pine for about $100 and jarrah for about $180. That's on MR MDF. Maybe you could find a direct distributor whe could give you a better price.
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29th August 2011, 01:23 PM
Thread: WIR in cedar
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The name of the place is Cedar Sales. They have...
The name of the place is Cedar Sales. They have now moved to Ipswich. Check their web site Cedar Sales - Home. You can download brochures, and get their contact details. You will have to ring them...
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29th August 2011, 01:06 PM
Thread: timber flooring in wet basement area
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The best timber to use would be joists and strip...
The best timber to use would be joists and strip flooring in Cypress Pine. Pack the joists off the floor a little with offcuts of FC sheeting. for added protection you could also use a wood...
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29th August 2011, 12:56 PM
Thread: relamination of delamination
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It is possible that the glue structure has broken...
It is possible that the glue structure has broken down, and cannot be restored. You could try using a hot iron to soften the glue (use a sheet of brown or thick paper to avoid scorching the wood)...