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18th April 2024, 06:58 PM
Thread: Help needed
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Thanks, Crowie. Those dimensions are helpful....
Thanks, Crowie. Those dimensions are helpful.
Thanks also, NCArcher. The nursing homedon't want too many parts, so they suggested a flat top that they can just put a towel on. Certainly, if the baby... -
17th April 2024, 07:30 PM
Thread: Help needed
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Help needed
I can probably complete this task myself, but collective minds are best for solving problems.
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15th March 2024, 06:40 PM
Thread: Buckboard with wine barrel
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Buckboard with wine barrel
I did a bit of work for a small winery and the owner gave me a few of his really old, weather beaten barrels that were beyond use and ready to be dumped. Surprisingly the (French) Oak machined very...
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15th March 2024, 06:27 PM
Thread: XY GTHO 1:9 scale
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Looking good. Yes, I can imagine it in Huon....
Looking good. Yes, I can imagine it in Huon. You're lucky living in an area that grows such a fine timber.
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7th March 2024, 02:40 PM
Thread: Shellac Flakes
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SOUTH AUST Price drop
Now $25 pickup, $40 by post
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4th March 2024, 08:49 PM
Thread: Shellac Flakes
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SOUTH AUST Shellac Flakes
I’ve finally realised that I’ll never use this stash. My late father was the one doing the French polishing, so I don’t know what the exact colours are. Bagged into 500g lots. 5 bags dark (Left in...
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20th February 2024, 08:41 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
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Sticky: Innings
Innings
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26th November 2023, 09:09 PM
Thread: Shed Cleanout - 20 x Wooden Hand Planes
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SOLD: I'll take it. PM on the way.
I'll take it. PM on the way.
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6th November 2023, 09:01 PM
Thread: I think I broke my plane
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Poll: Trust them. Except the way it is pictured the red...
Trust them. Except the way it is pictured the red arrow indicates a left hander holding the plane. A right hander would have the handle of the plane to the right of direction and the left hand on the...
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30th September 2023, 11:36 AM
Thread: Native Pine Pews
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SOUTH AUST Native Pine Pews
I have been asked by my church to sell some very old church pews. They are made from what looks like Cyprus Pine that has a dark stain over it. They could be restored and sitting on them could be a...
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27th September 2023, 10:18 PM
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Collapsed laughing??
Collapsed laughing??
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26th September 2023, 09:41 PM
Thread: The Golfing Minister
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I am the world's worst fisherman. Other guys have...
I am the world's worst fisherman. Other guys have taken me out a few times, then refused to take me again because, when I'm there no-one catches anything. I even went on a charter around Dunk Island...
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11th September 2023, 12:59 PM
Thread: L3030 Laser Engraving Machine
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L3030 Laser Engraving Machine
Has anyone out there bought a Vevor L3030 Laser Engraving Machine and actually got it going using their downloaded software?
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21st August 2023, 09:24 PM
Thread: Mercedes Garbage Truck
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Great build. Love it. There's plenty of fun for...
Great build. Love it.
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14th August 2023, 10:14 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
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Sticky: Bladder
Bladder
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4th August 2023, 10:12 PM
Thread: Any idea what these parts are?
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Any idea what these parts are?
I recently made 2 Grandfather clocks using Ergos movements, with no instructions. Each package included one of these things that looked like levers,but I have no idea where they might fit or what...
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Looking good so far. Where did you scource the...
Looking good so far. Where did you scource the plans?
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4th July 2023, 09:50 PM
Thread: A Big Hello From Hammersmith
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Yes, I have shopped at Hammersmith over the years...
Yes, I have shopped at Hammersmith over the years and have enjoyed the quality and service. Welcome to the forum. Make sure you are familiar with the rules concerning business practices within this...
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4th July 2023, 09:48 PM
Thread: Firewood and chainsaws are my interest
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Welcome. If you love your chainsaw, perhaps you...
Welcome. If you love your chainsaw, perhaps you can get into chainsaw carving. There are some great examples around. Anyway, make use of this great forum.
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4th July 2023, 09:38 PM
Thread: JET JPT-310 Planer & Thicknesser
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SOLD: These are great machines without going to the...
These are great machines without going to the high tech (price) stuff. I have dressed lots of Red Gum and Jarrah, as well as a variety of other timbers with mine and I'm half way through my second...
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29th June 2023, 09:57 PM
Thread: Fire Truck
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What he said :lolabove:. Excellent. :brava
What he said :lolabove:. Excellent. :brava
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When I was a teacher we took Yr 11 camps to the...
When I was a teacher we took Yr 11 camps to the Flinders Ranges. My camp was what we call a "Standing Camp" with a long-drop where we pitched the tents and operated from that spot for 4 days, rather...
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26th June 2023, 03:08 PM
Thread: Driving to Batemans Bay
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Thanks for the info, ErrolFlynn. I originally...
Thanks for the info, ErrolFlynn. I originally came from the Riverland and still have family there, so I'm all over the Fruit Fly regulations. There's no way I'd bring fruit back, even before the...
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25th June 2023, 10:56 PM
Thread: Driving to Batemans Bay
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Driving to Batemans Bay
In a couple of weeks we are towing my brother’s 23 foot caravan to Batemans Bay. We have never been to this area of the country and don’t claim to be experts in caravanning.
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21st June 2023, 09:19 PM
Thread: A ........ walks into bar
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A ........ walks into bar
A rope goes into a bar and orders a drink.
The bar attendant says, “Get out of here. We don’t serve ropes. Get lost.”
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I don't know why you guys are complaining. SWMBO...
I don't know why you guys are complaining. SWMBO was a Home Economics teacher and she got sick of food ordering, teaching students how to cook it (with all the good and bad smells) and fighting with...
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14th June 2023, 11:26 PM
Thread: Looking Forward to Chatting
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HI Bevel Up, welcome to the forum. You will find...
HI Bevel Up, welcome to the forum. You will find that, while most members are in Australia (Oz), there are many from all parts of the world and you will get ideas from a huge variety of scources....
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13th June 2023, 12:25 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
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Sticky: Vintage
Vintage
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13th June 2023, 12:24 PM
Thread: JJ - Dog pointer
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Fantastic work. I can almost hear it bark from...
Fantastic work. I can almost hear it bark from here. :B
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Tuk Tuk
Using the free plans from aschisworkshop.com, scaled up 1:1.6 so that I could use standard 40mm wheels from my cutter. The only other modification I added is 4mm dowels through the roof into the...
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13th June 2023, 10:57 AM
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Fantastic work again. Thanks for the ride.
Fantastic work again. Thanks for the ride.
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4th June 2023, 09:50 PM
Thread: Thanks from John2b for the offer to join
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Welcome to the forum. SWMBO and I played bowls...
Welcome to the forum.
SWMBO and I played bowls on KI a couple of months ago where we met some very good woodworkers. I tried to convince them to join this forum and hope they do. One has a good... -
10th May 2023, 08:26 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
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Sticky: Ruff
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7th April 2023, 10:09 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
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Sticky: Pee in a bottle
Pee in a bottle
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3rd April 2023, 09:24 PM
Thread: Surian Cedar offcuts - 15 pcs
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WITHDRAWN: Thanks, Zimbo, but I'll have to pass. Transport...
Thanks, Zimbo, but I'll have to pass. Transport is a killer. SWMBO and I are going to take a caravan to Canberra and to the NSW coast in July, but I don't think we will get as far up to where you...
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3rd April 2023, 11:50 AM
Thread: Surian Cedar offcuts - 15 pcs
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WITHDRAWN: Freight to Littlehampton 5250? (Adelaide Hills)
Freight to Littlehampton 5250? (Adelaide Hills)
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26th March 2023, 05:57 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
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Sticky: Polyhexamethylethyleneadapamide (It's actually...
Polyhexamethylethyleneadapamide
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17th March 2023, 08:10 AM
Thread: Unfinished carvings - Adelaide
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This lot is evidently from an Adelaide company...
This lot is evidently from an Adelaide company who were supplying Norman, Turner and Nottage at the time NT&N closed their doors overnight. Some of it was machine carved and the machines are in the...
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15th March 2023, 08:55 PM
Thread: Unfinished carvings - Adelaide
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Unfinished carvings - Adelaide
I wish to start by saying that I have nothing to do with the business and I don't wish to get any of the unfinished carvings as I already have far too many in my own shed that I'll probably end up...
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15th March 2023, 08:17 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
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Sticky: Burnt offerings
Burnt offerings
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12th March 2023, 11:18 AM
Thread: Hello from Oxfordshire UK
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Welcome to the forum, Edwin. Going from a chippie...
Welcome to the forum, Edwin. Going from a chippie to an anaesthetist and back to the workshop is quite a journey, but then again, my wife says I zone out when I'm in my shed and I might as well be...
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12th March 2023, 11:12 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
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Sticky: Biff
Biff
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4th March 2023, 09:11 PM
Thread: G day from wales uk
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Welcome to the forum, Matt. You certainly live in...
Welcome to the forum, Matt. You certainly live in a beautiful part of the world. Looking forward to pics of your work.
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1st March 2023, 09:14 PM
Thread: Banned lurker
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Thanks
The only thing I want to say about all this is thanks to the moderators for your vigilance and associated hard work at keeping this forum secure. I have recommended this forum to many woodworkers,...
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Welcome to the forum. Keep submitting photos of...
Welcome to the forum.
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Probably not funny, but only one of John Keats'...
Probably not funny, but only one of John Keats' quotes have stuck with me over the 52 years since studying his work.
...and can I ever bid these joys farewell?
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3rd February 2023, 08:55 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
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Sticky: Expose
Expose
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1st February 2023, 09:25 AM
Thread: Durden Pacemaker - Benchsaw/Planer
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SOLD: Hi Kuriatko, If you purchase this machine (and...
Hi Kuriatko,
If you purchase this machine (and they are a good machine), I am often in the vicinity of your suburb. Before I retired, I was a Tech Studies teacher so could help you out with the... -
29th January 2023, 09:57 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
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Sticky: Action
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Yes, Dalboy. He is the owner of the tractor,...
Yes, Dalboy. He is the owner of the tractor, trailer and stone roller as described in my thread titled "Tractor" posted November 12.