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17th July 2010, 02:56 PM
Thread: Expanding chuck for ryobi thread
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Expanding chuck for ryobi thread
I have just been given a small Ryobi 10030 wood lathe and would like to buy a small expanding chuck for it. I cannot work out the thread size and on some of the websites I look at I have no idea what...
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23rd May 2010, 12:48 PM
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Finish for old Arm chair - sentimental value.
I am restoring an old armchair that belonged to my great grandfather. It has moulded curved arms made of a relatively soft wood with a speck through it. My grandmother did it up (probably in the...
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1st February 2009, 02:30 PM
Thread: Internet Plans in Millimetres
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Internet Plans in Millimetres
I have been searching the net for plans for a sideboard and have seen some that I may use as a basis for my work, but they are nearly always American and in inches. While I could work all this out, I...
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5th June 2008, 08:40 AM
Thread: router won't keep setup height
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I had a similar problem with my old GMC router in...
I had a similar problem with my old GMC router in a triton table. I decided it was the vibrations causing the problem. I fixed it by putting a sheet of old carpet on the ground and stood the whole...
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25th May 2008, 12:09 PM
Thread: Any thoughts on Maktec router?
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I bought the Maktec router yesterday and all...
I bought the Maktec router yesterday and all seems to be going well. Certainly much quieter and easier to adjust than my old GMC. The man at the shop told me the holes on the triton mounting plate...
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23rd May 2008, 06:15 PM
Thread: Any thoughts on Maktec router?
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Any thoughts on Maktec router?
Has anyone bought used a Maktec router? I am thinking of buying one and mounting it in my triton table. I am an occasional user (hobbyist). Will this router keep me happy?
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14th April 2008, 06:09 PM
Thread: My Old Hammer
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My Old Hammer
I inherited an old leather handled hammer and the grip has gradually deteriorated. Someone told me it would cost a lot to replace this particular brand of hammer and it is beautifully balanced. Does...
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6th April 2008, 01:59 PM
Thread: Stuck Collet
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Stuck Collet
I cannot get the bit out of my 1050W GMC router. The button that you press in to lock the collet (spindle lock) while you use the spanner, is slipping. Is it stuffed? I would like a more powerful...
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3rd November 2007, 11:20 AM
Thread: Island Bench Timber
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Trying to attach a photo of Yellow Stringybark...
Trying to attach a photo of Yellow Stringybark bench top.
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3rd November 2007, 10:59 AM
Thread: Island Bench Timber
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I looked at granite for the top of my island...
I looked at granite for the top of my island bench and nearly fell over at the cost. I went to the timber mill and decided to use my locally sourced timber, yellow stringybark. It is not dark in...
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17th August 2007, 06:29 PM
Thread: Lots of timber in Chairs
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I am only a novice, but I would like to know how...
I am only a novice, but I would like to know how the curved pieces are shaped. Can you help?
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17th August 2007, 08:42 AM
Thread: Single Bed Plan and Dimensions
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Single Bed Plan and Dimensions
I am wanting to build a single bed for my daughter, but I am having trouble finding the correct dimensions, and some suggested heights for the mattress off the ground. Lots of double and queen bed...
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21st June 2007, 08:04 PM
Thread: Kitchen island bench top finish
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Silent C I have now finished the bench and I...
Silent C
I have now finished the bench and I used a product called Intergrain Floorseal (Satin). It is water based and should protect the colour integrity of the wood and is recommended for use in... -
8th June 2007, 05:53 PM
Thread: Attaching a Table Top
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I have been trying to get the figure 8 fastners,...
I have been trying to get the figure 8 fastners, but the hardware store did not know what I was asking for (Mitre 10).
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7th June 2007, 08:01 PM
Thread: Kitchen island bench top finish
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Silent C I notice on the Wattyl link you have...
Silent C
I notice on the Wattyl link you have above taht it is suggested to use water based poly for true 'water clear' finish. Do you know if the performance/durability is as good on the water... -
5th June 2007, 09:04 PM
Thread: Kitchen island bench top finish
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Kitchen island bench top finish
I am just about to put a 650 X 1200 yellow stingybark top on my new isaln bench and would like to know what to finish the top with. Does it need to be food friendly? I have read about using nut...
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4th June 2007, 06:12 PM
Thread: sliding draw rails - help!
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Thanks for your interest fellas. I have 500 mm...
Thanks for your interest fellas. I have 500 mm Full Extension Howard Silvers drawer slides. I just visited the Howard Silvers website and found a diagram with fitting measurements on it, but I am not...
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3rd June 2007, 08:46 PM
Thread: sliding draw rails - help!
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I really mean DRAWER in the title! Whhops?
I really mean DRAWER in the title! Whhops?
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3rd June 2007, 08:35 PM
Thread: sliding draw rails - help!
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sliding draw rails - help!
Just spent two hours trying to fit 500 mm sliding draw rails to a kitchen island bench - and still did not succeed. Some instructions form the manufacturer for my $28-00 would be greatly appreciated....
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26th May 2007, 01:23 PM
Thread: Paring, Mortise, Firmer, Bevel, ... ?
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Thanks for the directions Dan. This is certainly...
Thanks for the directions Dan. This is certainly an excellent breakdown of what is around. I now know a lot more about what I am looking at. Cheers.
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26th May 2007, 09:04 AM
Thread: Paring, Mortise, Firmer, Bevel, ... ?
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Paring, Mortise, Firmer, Bevel, ... ?
Could someone give me an idea what each of these is used for. I am familiar with bevel edge chisels and do all my mortising with these, but I would like to improve what I do. Obviously a mortise...
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13th May 2007, 10:16 AM
Thread: Cutting tapers on thick stock legs
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Have not got a bandsaw.
Have not got a bandsaw.
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13th May 2007, 09:41 AM
Thread: Cutting tapers on thick stock legs
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Cutting tapers on thick stock legs
I mentioned a few weeks ago that I was going to build an island bench, and I was tossing up about mortising or dowel joining. I spent all yesterday mortising the hardest F***ing wood in the world....
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7th May 2007, 05:34 PM
Thread: mortising chisel
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mortising chisel
I have some quite reasonable MARPLES chisels that I use for mortising, but what I am reading suggests I need a specialist mortising chisel. I was wondering if they have another name, because I cannot...
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16th April 2007, 07:57 PM
Thread: Dowel joining vs Mortise and tennoning
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Thanks for the advise fellas. I think my problems...
Thanks for the advise fellas. I think my problems may be with my chisels being a little under par for the job and I also may be trying to make my mortises too deep. I must get a Forstner bit or two...
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16th April 2007, 09:33 AM
Thread: Dowel joining vs Mortise and tennoning
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Dowel joining vs Mortise and tennoning
I have been spectacularly unsuccessful with mortise and tenon joints, especially in hardwood. Occasionally I resort to using dowel joints instead. Has anyone got any tips for the mortising? Will...
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16th April 2007, 09:27 AM
Thread: Large concrete pavers?
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Large concrete pavers?
I am looking to use large concrete pavers (Boral Aspen stone) on a small courtyard (7.5 x 3.5 m). Just wondering if anyone has experience with these products. Are concrete pavers a good option? Are...
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12th August 2006, 03:34 PM
Thread: clear finish - help me!
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clear finish - help me!
I have used clear estapols before as a finish, but I am often disappointed with the slight yellowness that develops. Is there an alternative that will give me a hard finish, that will not discolour.
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23rd July 2006, 01:17 PM
Thread: setting saw in triton saw table
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setting saw in triton saw table
I have an older triton work centre and a 235mm GMC platinum saw mounted in it. I constantly have difficulty getting a square cut when ripping timber. The saw just does not seem to sit square in the...
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6th December 2005, 01:32 PM
Thread: deck bearer and joists
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deck bearer and joists
I want to build a deck with dimensions of about 5 metres by 9.5 metres. The deck is low to the ground (about 300mm), so I would like to minimise bearer thickness and hang joists between beaeres using...