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29th June 2021, 04:02 PM
Thread: 2 books on rustic chair making
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SOLD: sold
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29th June 2021, 10:38 AM
Thread: 2 books on rustic chair making
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SOLD: Now $35 + $15 postage
Now $35 + $15 postage
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SOLD: Sold
sold
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25th June 2021, 09:42 AM
Thread: Red Cedar in Australia
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24th June 2021, 12:04 PM
Thread: Making & Mastering Wood Planes
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23rd June 2021, 07:35 PM
Thread: Australian Timbers Volumes One & Two
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SOLD: 8 books
CABINETMAKING the professional approach by Alan Peters
The Canoe Shop by Chris Kulczycki
Cabinetmaking for Beginners by Charles Hayward
Wood Finishing by Noel Leach
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23rd June 2021, 03:40 PM
Thread: Two books on wood
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QUEENSLAND Good move, save on postage SOLD
Good move, save on postage
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23rd June 2021, 01:14 PM
Thread: Making & Mastering Wood Planes
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SOLD: Good work, you'll save on postage
Good work, you'll save on postage
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23rd June 2021, 01:12 PM
Thread: 2 books on rustic chair making
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SOLD: 2 books on rustic chair making
Green Wood Chairs by Alison Ospina VGC
Going with the Grain by Mike Abbott As new
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23rd June 2021, 01:05 PM
Thread: Red Cedar in Australia
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SOLD: Red Cedar in Australia
Red Cedar in Australia published by Historic Houses Trust of NSW 2004.
Collectible and in excellent near mint condition
27 x 21cm softcover, 128 pages
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23rd June 2021, 11:43 AM
Thread: Australian Timbers Volumes One & Two
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SOLD: Australian Timbers Volumes One & Two
Australian Timbers Volume One by Ashley Sewell
Australian Timbers Volume Two by Ellie Fairbairn
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23rd June 2021, 11:13 AM
Thread: Making & Mastering Wood Planes
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SOLD: Making & Mastering Wood Planes
Making & Mastering Wood Planes by David Finck
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22nd June 2021, 10:41 PM
Thread: 3 woodturning books
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SOLD: Mpot, while you’re there…can you tell me how to...
Mpot, while you’re there…can you tell me how to insert SOLD in red capitals in the title of the thread? Thanks if you can help
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22nd June 2021, 10:31 PM
Thread: 3 woodturning books
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SOLD: SOLD Private message received, all good.
SOLD Private message received, all good.
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22nd June 2021, 07:49 PM
Thread: 3 woodturning books
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SOLD: Thanks for that. I haven’t sold on here for years...
Thanks for that. I haven’t sold on here for years and have a few more items to list. Could you tell me (or could anyone tell me please) how payments are usually made by users here? (Direct deposit by...
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22nd June 2021, 07:21 PM
Thread: Two books on wood
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QUEENSLAND Two books on wood
What Wood is That by Herbert Edlin Good condition, all 40 wood samples intact
World Woods in Colour by William Lincoln Good condition
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22nd June 2021, 01:36 PM
Thread: 3 woodturning books
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SOLD: 3 woodturning books
Turning Green Wood by Michael O'Donnell. As New
Practical Woodturner by F. Pain. GC
Beginner's Guide to Woodturning by Gordon Stokes. GC
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18th August 2017, 12:50 PM
Thread: Wanted - Qld maple
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QUEENSLAND Sorted, thanks all
Sorted, thanks all
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15th August 2017, 09:35 AM
Thread: Wanted - Qld maple
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QUEENSLAND Wanted - Qld maple
Queensland maple boards wanted for table top. Min 1200mm long, 25 to 35mm thick. SEQ area. Cheers
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19th January 2016, 09:46 PM
Thread: Linisher overheating
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You're flattering me mate, a lot more than that...
You're flattering me mate, a lot more than that passes me by without me noticing.
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19th January 2016, 09:24 PM
Thread: Linisher overheating
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Bob, I wouldn't even know where to look for the...
Bob, I wouldn't even know where to look for the coils or what they were if I saw them. And I don't have anything to measure Ohm resistance. Point taken about the size of the motor, it does have a...
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19th January 2016, 12:39 PM
Thread: Linisher overheating
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Linisher overheating
So this old linisher goes well most of the time, but cuts out (or rather throws the safety switch at the power board) when the motor gets too warm - I wouldn't call it hot. After about 15 minutes...
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4th November 2015, 08:49 AM
Thread: Advice on a finish for Red Cedar
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How did you go?
How did you go?
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22nd April 2015, 09:48 AM
Thread: A first go at green woodworking
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That's a god bowl. Collecting your own wood and...
That's a god bowl. Collecting your own wood and making something from it is the best way to get in to woodworking, good to see someone doing it.
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22nd April 2015, 09:29 AM
Thread: Post & Rung Chair Version 01
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Great looking chair, congratulations. Lot of work...
Great looking chair, congratulations. Lot of work there. Good weaving too.
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8th December 2013, 09:50 AM
Thread: Spoon carving - Australian options
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Jacaranda should be fine. Avoid the centre of the...
Jacaranda should be fine. Avoid the centre of the branch (pith).
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30th August 2013, 07:56 PM
Thread: More blackwood
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Pagie, I've been doing similar with saplings of...
Pagie, I've been doing similar with saplings of various trees, including soap tree/red ash (pictured). But using smaller sections as you can see. Considering doing the same with black wattle (not...
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12th July 2013, 09:36 AM
Thread: JJ - Spoon (2009)
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Love it. Idea and execution
Love it. Idea and execution
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4th July 2013, 09:48 PM
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No I don't have a photo
No I don't have a photo
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4th July 2013, 07:09 PM
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The tree is on a block of land next door to a...
The tree is on a block of land next door to a friend of mine. Removal (chipping and trashing) is already organised. The 3m long main trunk section (which looks sound and knot free and and is actually...
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4th July 2013, 11:58 AM
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Give away.
Give away.
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4th July 2013, 09:24 AM
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Large section Jacaranda available for milling in Brisbane
Includes a straight section of trunk 3m long by 60cm diameter. Probably the only piece worth milling. Located in Chelmer. Large section already on ground.
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25th May 2013, 10:58 AM
Thread: Looking for opinions.
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Really like the concept. I like the white...
Really like the concept.
I like the white colour, but would not want to see paint concealing everything. Contradicts the organic feel of the pieces.
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24th May 2013, 08:12 AM
Thread: Silenced 1
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Nice work Andy. Does the protruding piece...
Nice work Andy.
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9th May 2013, 10:39 PM
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I'll keep you posted. I suspect my 100mm diameter...
I'll keep you posted. I suspect my 100mm diameter sapling offcut will be a lot less volatile than the beast you tackled on your link
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9th May 2013, 01:13 AM
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Because it's red ash, or whatever the species?
Because it's red ash, or whatever the species?
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8th May 2013, 07:00 PM
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Thanks for the feedback guys. Happy with this...
Thanks for the feedback guys.
Happy with this raw and rustic look achieved with the scraper shown. Yes, I confess the gouge must have contacted the wood before the toolrest. But I am a curioius... -
8th May 2013, 03:03 PM
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Now I have two:(
Now I have two:(
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8th May 2013, 02:49 PM
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Yes I'm aiming for 5mm to 1cm I have jaws that...
Yes I'm aiming for 5mm to 1cm
I have jaws that make life easier (see photo first post) but take your point about face plate mounting.
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8th May 2013, 02:02 PM
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Thanks for that, some new info for me. Don't...
Thanks for that, some new info for me.
Don't have an oland tool but do have several good scrapers so will use those to finish. Do have a bowl gouge!
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8th May 2013, 11:36 AM
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Turning hollow forms (boxes) from sapling sections
I'm planning on having a go at turning hollow forms (boxes, with lids) from 100 to 150mm long and appx 100 diameter sections of young red ash/coopers wood. These are from saplings about 5 to 10 years...
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26th April 2013, 08:50 PM
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This could be a problem for you Jeremy, as a week...
This could be a problem for you Jeremy, as a week or so is a minimum with tung oil.
Apart from that, I like the choice of tung oil. Bar tops in pubs are usually offensively shiny, while tung oil... -
22nd April 2013, 10:23 PM
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Looks good
Looks good
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21st April 2013, 03:49 PM
Thread: Carving flutes on inside of bowl
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Australian red cedar 264337
Australian red cedar
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21st April 2013, 01:24 PM
Thread: Carving flutes on inside of bowl
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This style of carving looks more suitable, given...
This style of carving looks more suitable, given the wood and the carver's minimal skills and tools
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21st April 2013, 11:21 AM
Thread: Carving flutes on inside of bowl
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Bit confused by all this but I think I see where...
Bit confused by all this but I think I see where you are coming from. Thanks for the tips.
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21st April 2013, 11:12 AM
Thread: Carving flutes on inside of bowl
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Fantastic clear directions, just what I was...
Fantastic clear directions, just what I was hoping for, thank you very much.
Timber is old good quality red cedar.
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21st April 2013, 10:36 AM
Thread: Carving flutes on inside of bowl
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Can't fit table on lathe
Can't fit table on lathe
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21st April 2013, 10:35 AM
Thread: Carving flutes on inside of bowl
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About 200mm diameter and 60mm deep
About 200mm diameter and 60mm deep