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31st March 2017, 02:29 PM
Thread: Buying a Drill Press
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Cheap means nasty.
I have the carbatec equivalent, similar price point (i think I paid about 350), similar spec. If I had another chance i would go with a better machine. These cheapies are fine for occasional work...
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23rd March 2017, 03:06 PM
Thread: 12" sliding mitre saw
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If you want to restrict to only aussie sites in...
If you want to restrict to only aussie sites in google add the following "site:.au" (excluding quotation marks)
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23rd March 2017, 02:20 PM
Thread: Rubio Monocoat
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Yeah i'm going to get some to try out too, the...
Yeah i'm going to get some to try out too, the hard thing to gauge is how well it wears on high contact areas....like floors. It's pretty new by the looks of things so there isn't a lot of evidence...
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21st March 2017, 02:10 PM
Thread: Rubio Monocoat
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Rubio Monocoat
I came across this product yesterday from an Instagram user that i Follow. It sounds very interesting and almost too good to be true but I've also read a number of good reviews online. They seem to...
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9th March 2017, 11:22 AM
Thread: Axe handle.
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+1 for spotted gum
+1 for spotted gum
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2nd March 2017, 03:56 PM
Thread: a bench for the metal lathe
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too nice
Very nice work, far too nice for metalwork though. I think that would be ruined pretty quickly with swarf and oil.
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2nd March 2017, 03:42 PM
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Not sure why you would want it to be smooth, it's...
Not sure why you would want it to be smooth, it's not furniture. I don't think what you are suggesting is a good idea, as others have mentioned the timber was probably green when installed and given...
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6th February 2017, 03:31 PM
Thread: Propogating Cuttings...........
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Doesn't Huon pine take thousands of years to grow...
Doesn't Huon pine take thousands of years to grow to any appreciable size? I had a look at one of the small pieces i've got laying around for a special project one day and it had several hundred...
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6th February 2017, 03:16 PM
Thread: Wood Screws & Drill Bits for Newbie
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Rob is right about it not being a strong joint...
Rob is right about it not being a strong joint however if you are going to put a piece of ply on top that should provide the lateral stiffness necessary. As a beginners bench it's probably ok. Once...
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22nd August 2016, 04:27 PM
Thread: Circular saw Straight Edge
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If you prefer not to use MDF you can get long...
If you prefer not to use MDF you can get long pieces of aluminium at any aluminium supplier. Get yourself some thick rectangular section stuff and you can order whatever length you want...within...
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13th July 2016, 04:48 PM
Thread: Carpenter needing joinery help
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good to hear there are some people out there...
good to hear there are some people out there challenging convention. In terms of the guillotine effect, my brother was going to put in this sort of door, nothing that heavy but the hinge set he got...
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16th May 2016, 11:46 AM
Thread: Joining Advice Needed
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You sure that's oregon? Looks like some sort of...
You sure that's oregon? Looks like some sort of hardwood to me. I any case you don't need biscuits or dowels, a simple butt joint will work just as well and be just as strong on the long grain....
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16th March 2016, 09:47 AM
Thread: Q and A's - HELLLLP!
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How do I edit my listing once posted? When i...
How do I edit my listing once posted? When i posted it said that the last image is used for the 'post image' but it's the opposite, the first image is used. Also on re-reading the posting several...
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11th March 2016, 01:20 PM
Thread: veneered kitchen cabinet doors.
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veneered kitchen cabinet doors.
HI All,
Just came across this on the renovate forums and i thought this may be the better place to ask about the veneered timber sections. Anyone care to guess what type of timber this is, also... -
29th February 2016, 01:50 PM
Thread: inlay question
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Hello again Chris, Glad you found my post...
Hello again Chris,
Glad you found my post helpful.
In terms of routers the only thing that i would suggest is that you stick with one that has a 1/2inch collet and a reasonable amount of... -
25th February 2016, 10:34 AM
Thread: Router for Pantorouter
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The problem with these trimmer routers is that...
The problem with these trimmer routers is that they are typically only 1/4in collets and you can't use a decent length bit in them which limits what you can do with them in a pantorouter setup.
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25th February 2016, 10:08 AM
Thread: inlay question
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Hi Chris, Not sure why you would put pine into...
Hi Chris,
Not sure why you would put pine into a hardwood table, pine is soft and will scar easily on a coffee table.
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16th February 2016, 02:19 PM
Thread: What wood for cabinetry and furniture?
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Just to add some food for thought, veneered...
Just to add some food for thought, veneered panels of ply/MDF/particle board may be desirable in some instances where furniture is exposed to widely varying temperatures/humidity and where wood...
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12th February 2016, 08:30 AM
Thread: Flush chisel recommendation
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I came across this by searching for 'offset...
I came across this by searching for 'offset chisel'
Cranked-Neck Paring Chisels - Lee Valley Tools
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10th December 2015, 03:59 PM
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:wts: - kuffy
:wts: - kuffy
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10th December 2015, 03:56 PM
Thread: Is Festool worth the cost?
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Firstly i have never owned Festool, like you I...
Firstly i have never owned Festool, like you I find it hard to justify such a price hike from other quality brands. In contrast I also agree with the sentiment that you should buy the best quality...
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4th December 2015, 09:14 AM
Thread: Kreg jointer jig
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I don't think he's being biased jenno. The point...
I don't think he's being biased jenno. The point of his video is a direct comparison of one type of joint vs another for strength. There are probably dozens of combinations that he didn't cover but...
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1st December 2015, 08:54 AM
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Hi Don, I know exactly what you are after, i...
Hi Don,
I know exactly what you are after, i made something similar about a year back and wanted the exact type of castor you are looking for. Sadly i wasn't able to locate one either. I ended up... -
3rd November 2015, 03:36 PM
Thread: Wood plugs - colour
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Sir Google can help you with that request. Search...
Sir Google can help you with that request. Search for 'Torsion Box' and click on the images tab, that should give you an idea of what malb means. Although in my opinion a 36mm ply piece will be stiff...
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3rd November 2015, 03:28 PM
Thread: Timber frame slot ideas and help
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Perhaps i missed something...why not just split...
Perhaps i missed something...why not just split the piece of wood down the length using a bandsaw or table saw with a thin kerf blade. Cut out the required slot size in one piece and then glue the...
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12th October 2015, 02:14 PM
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I've done something similar but not happy with...
I've done something similar but not happy with the results, I still see scratch marks because of the rotary action of the sander not matching the grain of the wood which changes as you go around. I...
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8th October 2015, 03:49 PM
Thread: Log seat leg join help
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Hi, I've used the vertical method before for a...
Hi,
I've used the vertical method before for a stool but mine had a 'stretcher' arrangement holding the legs together lower down so the forces really aren't comparable. I'm not sure there will be... -
17th September 2015, 04:28 PM
Thread: Spotted Gum decking cupping
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FYI, There is a big difference in the quality of...
FYI, There is a big difference in the quality of screws out there. I tried this when i was laying my small deck at the front of the house and made a mistake. Some of the screws i got from the big...
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10th September 2015, 04:49 PM
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Kinda hard to picture what you're referring to....
Kinda hard to picture what you're referring to. Images help a lot.
I've had issues with hand cut M&T joints before too, my solution was to cut a groove in the tenon and then put a wedge down the... -
10th August 2015, 10:52 AM
Thread: finally made a board. / trivet
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I thought the same thing as @elanjacobs when i...
I thought the same thing as @elanjacobs when i saw this. I've seen traditional french polish turn opaque when a pizza box was placed on it for 5min and that's just shellac isn't it? I guess it makes...
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:o HEAVY-DUTY! Looks nice, must be heavy...
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HEAVY-DUTY!
Looks nice, must be heavy though? What will this be carrying? or were you going more for the aesthetics of the 45mm timber?
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4th August 2015, 02:55 PM
Thread: How would you make this staircase
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I think 3/4in ply would be plenty strong if each...
I think 3/4in ply would be plenty strong if each of those cupboards is it's own box. Keep in mind that wood is very strong for compression, provided you brace it correctly to account for any...
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20th July 2015, 10:47 AM
Thread: Branding irons
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A bit more expensive but it's another option
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MakersMarkBranding
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10th June 2015, 04:09 PM
Thread: Dowelling jigs? Your recommendations?
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Hello, A lot of people give dowels a poor...
Hello,
A lot of people give dowels a poor rating however in my experience they work just fine unless you need ultimate strength which most of us don't. I own the self centering jig you are... -
8th June 2015, 02:47 PM
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Paul Sellers timber dogs
Alternatively you could joint panels using Paul Sellers timber dog method. Might take a bit of practice to perfect though and you would probably need a plane. Speaking of planes, you can pick one up...
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3rd June 2015, 03:59 PM
Thread: Squaring wide end-grain
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I often find i need to make jigs or forms when...
I often find i need to make jigs or forms when starting on some unusual projects. Often it makes the job a lot easier, especially when dealing with things that need to be repeatable like...
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3rd June 2015, 11:42 AM
Thread: Small projects
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Yes it is solid (two boards butt jointed). If i'm...
Yes it is solid (two boards butt jointed). If i'm being honest I have to admit that i didn't even consider expansion when i made this. I haven't found it to be an issue in the past with other things...
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1st June 2015, 10:50 AM
Thread: Small projects
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Small projects
Hi All,
Been a while since i shared anything on the forums so I thought that it might be nice to post some pictures of my latest little project. I've been running out of things to make since the... -
21st May 2015, 04:52 PM
Thread: Plank door construction
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No one has responded yet so i'll give it a crack....
No one has responded yet so i'll give it a crack. First thought is...wow that will be one heavy door....especially for indoor use. Second thought is...it would be a shame to stain mahogany but i get...
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use straps
Just wondering why you would use pocket holes when glue will provide a much stronger joint. If you are after help with alignment then biscuits or dowels may be a better option. That shouldn't be...
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14th May 2015, 10:40 AM
Thread: Through Mortice: Alignment and Tear-out
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wedges?
Hi Gareth,
I've done a similar design step stool with through tenons out of eastern red cedar (just had a single plank of the stuff). It was just a quick project to keep me occupied and try out... -
13th May 2015, 03:25 PM
Thread: How to make this mitre joint fit?
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Sorry about that, i missed the detail in the...
Sorry about that, i missed the detail in the second picture. I would second the chisel option, sneak up on it slowly and it should be fine.
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13th May 2015, 03:22 PM
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:doh: I know that the offcuts he has are already...
:doh: I know that the offcuts he has are already laminated but there is little point to buying new equipment or tools to make use of a piece of small offcut. It would be far more economical to but a...
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12th May 2015, 10:41 AM
Thread: How to make this mitre joint fit?
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sand it?
Looks like the inside edge of one of those border piece mitres needs to be shaved down a bit. I would very carefully sand this on a disk sander (i made a disk that fits to my lathe's face plate and a...
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11th May 2015, 03:07 PM
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You could cut the curve you need before...
You could cut the curve you need before laminating the merbau pieces. Cut 5 seperate 20mm pieces with a jigsaw then glue them together and do a final smoothing/shaping with a belt sander. May not be...
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1st May 2015, 03:57 PM
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Hi Jorge, Whilst i agree with you on the...
Hi Jorge,
Whilst i agree with you on the conservation of old growth timber I'd have to agree with others about the lack of excitement when it comes to using pine, especially plantation timber. The... -
16th April 2015, 04:51 PM
Thread: Is this joint strong enough?
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Nice work Bart. Those tenons are beautifully...
Nice work Bart. Those tenons are beautifully done, i suspect you have a pantorouter or something like that?
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10th April 2015, 12:19 PM
Thread: What kind of timber is this?
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:whs: Looks just like the blackwood i'm working...
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Looks just like the blackwood i'm working with at the moment. The background makes it looks a little more greyish but otherwise it's the same. Mine is Tasmanian Blackwood, i think Victorian... -
27th March 2015, 10:29 AM
Thread: Bed Head Infill Panel Advice
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dry assemble
Hi Sam,
Depends on how clean the T&G is, sometimes they can be quite rough. If you dry assemble it should give you a good idea of how they will fit. I've done a piece out of reclaimed T&G boards... -
27th March 2015, 10:24 AM
Thread: joining two long boards
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Hi Graham As with the others i would suggest...
Hi Graham
As with the others i would suggest clamping the boards together face to face with the joining edge on one side (think of a book being closed, the adjoining pages are now face to...