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Thanks so much, I'll read through those sites. [emoji3] That helps me heaps.

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Basswood is suggested. Not available here in Australia.

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I've added a picture. Size recommended is 38x38mm. Pattern designer thinks balsa would splinter, but I have not tried it.

398259Wanting to know the softest wood I can readily buy for Compound Scroll Saw Patterns. :)
I live in Australia.

I have also purchased the Carbatec 18", like previous 2 posts, very happy with saw. Have also ordered the clamps.

Hi, new to scrolling. Is there safe ply to use? What do I need to know and look out for?

My new Ryobi 125W, 4055mm saws tension loosens when running, can see the knob turning. No answers in Manual.

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I am looking for a light nail or similar for making craft looms. Threads will be continually being pulled over these nails, so need them to be uniform thickness and able to be fixed into ply...

Makes it easy to remember.

When we picked up the treads, an elderly guy approached us and explained how to choose which way is up, smiley face up. We won't be able to use most of the old ones as a template, because they are...

Thanks so much.

Thanks, the painter wants to treat and paint the steel stringers. So if we remove them all for painting, replace the bottom and top one, and go from there???

We are going to replace our timber treads on the steel stringers, is there a shortcut to drilling holes in correct place, eg template? Want to predrill before painting.

Thanks, I'll check out our Bunnings Store.

tried to find the Website, no luck.

Thanks, have sent an email.

Would love to have wooden interior shutters. Purchasing them is out of reach - too expensive.
Anybody got any ideas or advice. I have looked for patterns. I have sliding glass windows. :?

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I have pics, can email them. Somebody suggested a suspended ceiling??

ok, can do that.

Will try and get up there and get some photos tomorrow.

We have sagging ceiling joists in our gable style home.
I want to know the best and most ecomnocial method of fixing this problem. And if it can be done by a handymen?:D

Thanks for your reply.
Main reason for wanting to lower is not having to climb the stairs :-( , past knee injury will become a problem soon.
Views - don't have any
Storage - have to erect shed...

Would like to lower our highset home. Any do's and don'ts appreciated. Cannot find any info on the pros and cons of lowering a home.
It is at the stage of needing to be restumped.

HI, I have an older Triton which came with Video Tutorial. As we no longer have a VCR, is there a download available which I can burn to DVD for viewing? Any help appreciated. :rolleyes:

Went to Supercheap and bought an Airbrush Compressor, my daughter is very happy with it. Thanx

Thanks for all the great ideas. Will be checking out all the options.
Keep 'em coming.:)

Would I be able to use a 2hp/24 litre electric compressor with the tyre instead of a 12 volt?

Thanx for that info, that sounds better to me.
I'll give it a try.

Yeah, might have to do some saving for the real thing.:rolleyes:
from $200 upwards.
The pressie list has already been taken care of.:o
I have read about using the tyre, but I need more info.

Yes, she had a can with the kit. It lasted about 10 mins of airbrushing. Gets a little exy at $12 a can.

:confused:My daughter has just bought an Airbrush and has been told she can use an inflated tube for the air pressure. We inflated a 13" tube, but when we got it home, it had burst. Any ideas ...

Anyone got a pattern for a good secure mailbox. I will need to have a lock on it.

Still need some ideas for the type of timber I could use.

Yes, good point. There is that alternative with the design.

I am going to make the desk on the link below.
Any advice on what timber to use. Pine or hardwood would be a little ex'y.
How about ply or MDF or Melamine shelving?
Any help appreciated....

Yes I read about that myself.
I finished up doing the corkboard. Used some cork tiles with some camping mat foam underneath.
It's goin' great so far.

Yes, I've come accross that pattern, but I think it's a little above a newbie.
Any other suggestions. I think I'll pass on the milk crates.

I am looking for an easy pattern for a PC desk.

Where would I purchase a piece of magnetic board and whiteboard. Originally I was going to have a corkboard, but I thought half and half magnetic/whiteboard maybe a better option. Finished size 36'...

Disregard the ? about desktop. Bought some kitchen bench today.

I've made note of the Organoil. Not sure whether it would be available here.
The pattern suggests lanimated kitchen benchtop for the 2m desk under the bed.
Have any of you got any other...

Thanks, been doin' some reading about it. I'll go with that.

Any ideas as to what finish I can use on the bed? I want something hardwearing.

Hi,
Have started the Loft Bed, so far so good with the Meranti. Thanks, yes I am pre-drilling the holes. Very pleased so far.

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Any advice on using Meranti for the Loft Bed?

I've been to the local supplier. How about Meranti?
Would this be suitable?

http://www.plansnow.com/loftcloser.html
There is a pic.
This is the website I bought the plan from.
75" (190cm) is the span.

Thanks, yes, I want to keep the costs down, but still use a sturdy timber. Can you give me any idea of the cost per sheet?

Thanks, what type of ply would you suggest?

What a great Forum. I am going to make a Loft Bed. It is made of 18mm(3/4') timber. Any ideas what to use? I was thinking MDF or a ply