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28th October 2016, 08:36 AM
Thread: Best timber for Compound cutting???
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Thanks so much, I'll read through those sites....
Thanks so much, I'll read through those sites. [emoji3] That helps me heaps.
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28th October 2016, 02:39 AM
Thread: Best timber for Compound cutting???
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Basswood is suggested. Not available here in...
Basswood is suggested. Not available here in Australia.
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27th October 2016, 04:40 PM
Thread: Best timber for Compound cutting???
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I've added a picture. Size recommended is...
I've added a picture. Size recommended is 38x38mm. Pattern designer thinks balsa would splinter, but I have not tried it.
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27th October 2016, 03:31 PM
Thread: Best timber for Compound cutting???
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Best timber for Compound cutting???
398259Wanting to know the softest wood I can readily buy for Compound Scroll Saw Patterns. :)
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9th September 2014, 09:13 AM
Thread: Carbatec scroll saws
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I have also purchased the Carbatec 18", like...
I have also purchased the Carbatec 18", like previous 2 posts, very happy with saw. Have also ordered the clamps.
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27th August 2014, 07:30 PM
Thread: Help with safe timbers please.
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Help with safe timbers please.
Hi, new to scrolling. Is there safe ply to use? What do I need to know and look out for?
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9th August 2014, 12:27 PM
Thread: Ryobi Scroll Saw Tension
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Ryobi Scroll Saw Tension
My new Ryobi 125W, 4055mm saws tension loosens when running, can see the knob turning. No answers in Manual.
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26th February 2013, 04:56 PM
Thread: Finishing Nails
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Finishing Nails
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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... -
5th August 2010, 09:35 AM
Thread: Replacing Step Treads
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Makes it easy to remember.
Makes it easy to remember.
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5th August 2010, 08:54 AM
Thread: Replacing Step Treads
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When we picked up the treads, an elderly guy...
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...
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5th August 2010, 08:28 AM
Thread: Replacing Step Treads
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Thanks so much.
Thanks so much.
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4th August 2010, 11:49 PM
Thread: Replacing Step Treads
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Thanks, the painter wants to treat and paint the...
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???
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3rd August 2010, 05:17 PM
Thread: Replacing Step Treads
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Replacing Step Treads
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.
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26th September 2007, 07:40 AM
Thread: Wooden Plantation Shutters Pattern?
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Thanks, I'll check out our Bunnings Store.
Thanks, I'll check out our Bunnings Store.
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26th September 2007, 07:38 AM
Thread: Wooden Plantation Shutters Pattern?
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tried to find the Website, no luck.
tried to find the Website, no luck.
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25th September 2007, 09:05 PM
Thread: Wooden Plantation Shutters Pattern?
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Thanks, have sent an email.
Thanks, have sent an email.
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25th September 2007, 01:27 PM
Thread: Wooden Plantation Shutters Pattern?
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Wooden Plantation Shutters Pattern?
Would love to have wooden interior shutters. Purchasing them is out of reach - too expensive.
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4th November 2006, 11:38 AM
Thread: Sagging Ceiling Joists HELP!!!!
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I have pics
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I have pics, can email them. Somebody suggested a suspended ceiling?? -
29th October 2006, 11:08 PM
Thread: Sagging Ceiling Joists HELP!!!!
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ok, can do that.
ok, can do that.
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29th October 2006, 11:04 PM
Thread: Sagging Ceiling Joists HELP!!!!
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get photos
Will try and get up there and get some photos tomorrow.
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29th October 2006, 06:48 PM
Thread: Sagging Ceiling Joists HELP!!!!
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Sagging Ceiling Joists HELP!!!!
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 -
23rd October 2006, 08:05 PM
Thread: Lifting or lowering Gable Home?
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Thanks for your reply. Main reason for wanting...
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.
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23rd October 2006, 01:44 PM
Thread: Lifting or lowering Gable Home?
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Lifting or lowering Gable Home?
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.
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3rd December 2005, 12:46 PM
Thread: TRITON Download?
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TRITON Download?
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:
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17th November 2005, 10:10 PM
Thread: Airbrushing
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Went to Supercheap and bought an Airbrush...
Went to Supercheap and bought an Airbrush Compressor, my daughter is very happy with it. Thanx
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17th November 2005, 02:05 PM
Thread: Airbrushing
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Thanks for all the great ideas. Will be checking...
Thanks for all the great ideas. Will be checking out all the options.
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16th November 2005, 10:55 PM
Thread: Airbrushing
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Would I be able to use a 2hp/24 litre electric...
Would I be able to use a 2hp/24 litre electric compressor with the tyre instead of a 12 volt?
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16th November 2005, 08:23 PM
Thread: Airbrushing
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Thanx for that info, that sounds better to me....
Thanx for that info, that sounds better to me.
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16th November 2005, 06:48 PM
Thread: Airbrushing
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Yeah, might have to do some saving for the real...
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
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16th November 2005, 06:36 PM
Thread: Airbrushing
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Yes, she had a can with the kit. It lasted about...
Yes, she had a can with the kit. It lasted about 10 mins of airbrushing. Gets a little exy at $12 a can.
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16th November 2005, 06:16 PM
Thread: Airbrushing
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Airbrushing
: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 ...
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7th November 2005, 06:34 PM
Thread: Secure Mailbox
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Secure Mailbox
Anyone got a pattern for a good secure mailbox. I will need to have a lock on it.
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20th August 2005, 11:38 PM
Thread: PC Lookdown Desk
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Still need some ideas for the type of timber I...
Still need some ideas for the type of timber I could use.
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20th August 2005, 11:36 PM
Thread: PC Lookdown Desk
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Yes, good point. There is that alternative with...
Yes, good point. There is that alternative with the design.
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20th August 2005, 10:47 PM
Thread: PC Lookdown Desk
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PC Lookdown Desk
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.
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1st August 2005, 09:51 PM
Thread: Magnetic/whiteboard
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Yes I read about that myself. I finished up...
Yes I read about that myself.
I finished up doing the corkboard. Used some cork tiles with some camping mat foam underneath.
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29th July 2005, 10:37 PM
Thread: Easy pattern for PC desk
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Yes, I've come accross that pattern, but I think...
Yes, I've come accross that pattern, but I think it's a little above a newbie.
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26th July 2005, 09:38 PM
Thread: Easy pattern for PC desk
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Easy pattern for PC desk
I am looking for an easy pattern for a PC desk.
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21st July 2005, 10:01 PM
Thread: Magnetic/whiteboard
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Magnetic/whiteboard
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'...
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Disregard the ? about desktop. Bought some...
Disregard the ? about desktop. Bought some kitchen bench today.
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I've made note of the Organoil. Not sure whether...
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.
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Thanks, been doin' some reading about it. I'll go...
Thanks, been doin' some reading about it. I'll go with that.
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Any ideas as to what finish I can use on the bed?...
Any ideas as to what finish I can use on the bed? I want something hardwearing.
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Hi, Have started the Loft Bed, so far so good...
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?
Any advice on using Meranti for the Loft Bed?
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I've been to the local supplier. How about...
I've been to the local supplier. How about Meranti?
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http://www.plansnow.com/loftcloser.html There is...
http://www.plansnow.com/loftcloser.html
There is a pic.
This is the website I bought the plan from.
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Thanks, yes, I want to keep the costs down, but...
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?
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Thanks, what type of ply would you suggest?
Thanks, what type of ply would you suggest?
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Loft Bed
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