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5th January 2020, 07:25 PM
Thread: Finish for a Workbench
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Thanks for everyones advice - I ended up going...
Thanks for everyones advice - I ended up going with boiled linseed oil. Just got to work out what to do in the middle, draws cupboards etc, and probably replace the vise with a larger one466553
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12th October 2019, 09:50 PM
Thread: Finish for a Workbench
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Finish for a Workbench
I am currently making a bench out of repurposed hardwood 4 x 2's. I am wondering what most people finish it with. I was thinking of something like Danish oil.
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12th May 2019, 11:44 AM
Thread: Presto Plane
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Presto Plane
454342I purchased a few Stanley planes from Facebook, and this Presto No.4 plane was included. I can't find any information on this brand. Any help would be appreciated.
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29th April 2019, 06:50 PM
Thread: Picture Frame
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Picture Frame
453674Just a simple frame, square timber with a large chamfer on the inside edge. The timber I think is Woollybutt . I needed a frame to show off a nice photo purchased at Christmas time.
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4th February 2019, 07:00 PM
Thread: Any ideas on what this Is?
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The head looks to be cast metal, threaded on to...
The head looks to be cast metal, threaded on to brass. It is just a dimple in the ferrule, to hold it in place I believe.
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3rd February 2019, 07:53 PM
Thread: Any ideas on what this Is?
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He was a sheet metal worker by trade, but also a...
He was a sheet metal worker by trade, but also a bit of a hoarder, so could be anything!
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3rd February 2019, 07:33 PM
Thread: Any ideas on what this Is?
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Any ideas on what this Is?
Below is a photo of an old tool I have from cleaning my grandfather's garage. I have no idea what it is. Does anyone have any idea?
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6th January 2019, 10:53 PM
Thread: Old Silky Oak Box
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Old Silky Oak Box
I have an old box, made out of silky oak I think, that was made by my grandfather in school, so it would be at least 80 years old.
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6th May 2018, 05:16 PM
Thread: April/May 2018 - PRIZE DRAW # 123
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CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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11th March 2018, 10:55 AM
Thread: It's always beer o'clock
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It's always beer o'clock
Clock made from hoop pine, resin and bottle tops431489
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I made some 1" dowels from some wooden rod, the...
I made some 1" dowels from some wooden rod, the titebond II glue
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New Clock
New wooden clock i have just completed. Eucalyptus burl finished in poly.429386
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3rd January 2018, 08:06 PM
Thread: Torquata Dovetail Jig
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Thanks for all this. I suppose the next question...
Thanks for all this. I suppose the next question is it any good this jig?
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31st December 2017, 07:25 PM
Thread: Torquata Dovetail Jig
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Thanks, that looks damn close.
Thanks, that looks damn close.
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31st December 2017, 06:17 PM
Thread: Torquata Dovetail Jig
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Torquata Dovetail Jig
I have been cleaning out my grandfather's garage and three sheds. Amongst alot of rubbush, i have found some great old hand tools to keep. I have also gound a Torquata new style 12" dovetail jig,...
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19th November 2017, 07:18 PM
Thread: 2017 Christmas Ornament Challenge
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I'll have a shot too
I'll have a shot too
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16th August 2017, 07:27 PM
Thread: Display Cabinet
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Display Cabinet
Attached is a picture of a display cabinet I have been making forv a while. The original idea came from a post on here.
It is made from Huon Pine, and finished with hardened dewaxed shellac.
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12th August 2017, 10:19 AM
Thread: Packing Timber
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Surprisingly no. I thought i would have.
Surprisingly no. I thought i would have.
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6th August 2017, 10:57 AM
Thread: Packing Timber
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Packing Timber
Picked up some packing timber from work, some sort of compressed particle board. Had no idea how it would turn out. Happy with the wood, but think the neck and top could have been smaller. Was just a...
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10th June 2017, 07:02 PM
Thread: Round Cutting Board Help
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It is heavy. I think i will be the only one...
It is heavy. I think i will be the only one moving it!
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10th June 2017, 05:43 PM
Thread: Round Cutting Board Help
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Thanks for all your ideas. I ended up using a...
Thanks for all your ideas. I ended up using a cove bit on the edge of the board, it was a bit thick for the other suggestions.
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17th May 2017, 07:18 PM
Thread: Round Cutting Board Help
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Thanks for the suggestions. I will post a picture...
Thanks for the suggestions. I will post a picture once I have decided and finished. I am still in the glueing up stage at present.
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14th May 2017, 11:32 AM
Thread: Round Cutting Board Help
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I like that idea. Any special jigs or ideas to...
I like that idea. Any special jigs or ideas to help. I have a triton router table.
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14th May 2017, 10:58 AM
Thread: Round Cutting Board Help
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Thanks. Do you route this while the side are...
Thanks. Do you route this while the side are still square?
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14th May 2017, 10:49 AM
Thread: Round Cutting Board Help
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Round Cutting Board Help
I am making a round checkerboard patterned end grain cutting board. It is about 40cms in diameter and 9cms high, and am chasing ideas for handles / hand holds. I am open to any ideas people may have....
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2nd April 2017, 05:24 PM
Thread: Belt Sanders .... Again.
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Probably toonold, but plus 1 for Maktek. Mine g...
Probably toonold, but plus 1 for Maktek. Mine g as been abused, and still going strong
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21st August 2016, 09:57 PM
Thread: Finish for Huon Pine
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Finish for Huon Pine
Hi,
I am building a display cabinet, roughly based on the one shown by Ian. It is to be built from some Huon Pine I had originally earmarked for a bookcase. I am after a satin or semi gloss finish,... -
15th June 2016, 06:52 PM
Thread: Long Mitre Cuts for Shelves
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Hi Rob, I have never considered this method ...
Hi Rob,
I have never considered this method before, but like the idea, especially for an amateur like me with long mitres.
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11th June 2016, 03:25 PM
Thread: Cupboard Door Hardware
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Cupboard Door Hardware
Does anyone know the correct name for the sliding attachment below? I am addding another cupboard next to a current one and would like the same if possible.
Thanks in advance.
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17th April 2016, 06:52 PM
Thread: Trying to Strip Weird Paint
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If it is a flat surface, plenty of paint stripper...
If it is a flat surface, plenty of paint stripper as mentioned above, and scraper blade on an oscillating tool. Has worked a charm on hard to remove varnish for me.
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23rd February 2016, 11:15 PM
Thread: Candlesticks
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Hi Smife, They are 10, 12 and 14 inches high,...
Hi Smife,
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22nd February 2016, 09:10 PM
Thread: Candlesticks
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Candlesticks
Just a few basic candlesticks i turned over the weekend. The timber i believe is Woolybutt. I still need to add some brass candle cups into them
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1st December 2015, 09:42 AM
Thread: ..it's that time of year again..
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Love the letter opener. I would love to be able...
Love the letter opener. I would love to be able to make something like that.
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1st December 2015, 08:07 AM
Thread: Helmet Safety and Crepe Cleaning Block
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I purchased a sandpaper cleaner from the...
I purchased a sandpaper cleaner from the Sandpaper man, when I was buying a few things. Norton Brand I think, works a charm.
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1st December 2015, 08:01 AM
Thread: Christmas Trees
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Christmas Trees
Some small Christmas tress I have turned recently. They are made from Huon Pine, Camphour, and an offcut of some dark wood I had around, not sure what it is. Finished in estapol.
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1st December 2015, 07:50 AM
Thread: Tide Clock
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Tide Clock
A Christmas present I have made for a fisherman. A tide clock with temperature and humidity.
Made from some red cedar I had, and finished with high gloss poly.
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30th November 2015, 02:48 PM
Thread: Basic Mantle Clock
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Basic Mantle Clock
Below is a mantle clock I recently completed. It is made from Red Cedar, and finished in high gloss estapol.
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Finally pulled my finger out and finished the...
Finally pulled my finger out and finished the drawers.
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1st November 2015, 05:04 PM
Thread: Chopping Board
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Chopping Board
A chopping board i have recently completed. Just a simple board from hardwood i had laying around, with a cutout and recess to take a bowl to push the cut up food into. Finished in kitchen oil.
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Sorry, it hasn't been much of a WIP, but I am...
Sorry, it hasn't been much of a WIP, but I am nearly there now.
I have finished with hardened shellac, just need to fit in the two draws at the top and I'm done.
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9th September 2015, 01:08 PM
Thread: Two Little men
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They look fantastic. They are on my to do list...
They look fantastic. They are on my to do list now too. I have some nephews who would love them
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27th August 2015, 08:17 AM
Thread: Wooden Coffee Travel Mug
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Thanks to everyone for their help, all ideas are...
Thanks to everyone for their help, all ideas are much appreciated.
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26th August 2015, 05:58 PM
Thread: Wooden Coffee Travel Mug
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That is a great idea - I will try that one first...
That is a great idea - I will try that one first I think.
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26th August 2015, 03:18 PM
Thread: Wooden Coffee Travel Mug
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I was thinking along those lines of silicone too....
I was thinking along those lines of silicone too. At least it has some give in it.
Having said that, super glue has lasted over 12 months, with many cups of coffee in it.
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26th August 2015, 11:20 AM
Thread: Wooden Coffee Travel Mug
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Wooden Coffee Travel Mug
Below is something I made probably 12 months ago, and has had daily use ever since.
I turned it from Mango, and finished inside and out with wipe on poly. I then glued in with super glue, an... -
21st August 2015, 02:07 PM
Thread: Side Table top with recycled pine
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I love the timber. Not sure what to fill the...
I love the timber.
Not sure what to fill the cracks with, I haven't had much experience with that.
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21st August 2015, 08:11 AM
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I remember having knife blades for a jigsaw years...
I remember having knife blades for a jigsaw years ago. Looking online I found this.
http://www.valutool.com/BOSCH-JIGSAW-BLADE-p/t313aw3-jig-saw-blade.htm
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Got some more time over the weekend. The two...
Got some more time over the weekend.
The two ends and top are now also attached. I have made a slight change to the design, now only having two drawers instead of three across the top.
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Unfortunately, I'm not milling my own, and it...
Unfortunately, I'm not milling my own, and it definately has cost more than I would have liked, but you don't get a huge choice up here in Mackay, especially if you do want something seasoned.
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Hutch WIP
I have started a combination lowline hutch, with a wine rack included. Here is my (very) rough plan.
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It is made primarily of 45 by 220mm hardwood, first I cleaned the edges on the triton...