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23rd January 2023, 05:48 PM
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FREE: QLD You are first in, so it's yours. I'll PM my...
You are first in, so it's yours. I'll PM my contact details.
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23rd January 2023, 05:47 PM
Thread: Filling tiny holes in benchtop
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Welcome to the forums. Those look like the...
Welcome to the forums.
Those look like the holes made by pinhole borers with some later staining from fungal infection. If there's no sawdust coming out then the borers have most likely... -
23rd January 2023, 04:55 PM
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FREE: QLD Woodpeckers Unilift (flood damaged but repairable)
I'm still sorting through my flood damaged tools (from 26 Feb 2022). This Woodpeckers Unlift was very difficult to remove from the Triton TRA 001 router but I've finally managed it. The Triton is...
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13th November 2022, 10:00 PM
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FREE: QLD John, As per my PM, this saw is ancient -...
John,
As per my PM, this saw is ancient - 1950s or 1960s and doesn't have an air pump.
It was a great saw, very solid, but no modern conveniences.
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12th November 2022, 09:59 PM
Thread: Aldi Woodworking Tools
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Some other Aldi woodworking tool DUDs
Unlike the original poster, I have used some excellent woodworking machines in my woodworking life and had some great tutors including Rob McKee and Richard Vaughan. I also had a good workshop setup...
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12th November 2022, 08:44 PM
Thread: Eleven electric motors for sale.
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N.S.W. Shaft sizes and keyways for #4 and #5
Good evening Clearout,
Could you please tell me the shaft diameters and whether they have a keyway for the 1440 motors #4 and #5?
I have a Woodfast 24 inch electric 'jigsaw' scroll saw with a... -
12th November 2022, 08:26 PM
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FREE: QLD Woodfast OLD 24 inch electric jigsaw (flood damaged)
I purchased this superb old machine from a Forums member some years ago and repaired it to working condition. It was an amazing machine and could scroll saw up to 30 mm of some timbers. It is really...
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31st March 2022, 10:14 PM
Thread: Toonah Australis post and or slab.
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QUEENSLAND Hi Peter, do you still have this? If so, what...
Hi Peter,
do you still have this? If so, what part of Brisbane are you in?
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27th December 2021, 03:57 PM
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Good afternoon Dale, it's raining here in...
Good afternoon Dale, it's raining here in Brisbane so have found time on the computer. Yes, I believe it best to wait the three days before sanding off the raised grain. Otherwise you will pull the...
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27th December 2021, 03:43 PM
Thread: Cutlery handles for Christmas 2021
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Thanks Moby, I had read about that technique...
Thanks Moby,
I had read about that technique and will try it in the future. My fine Japanese saw will only cut to about 30 mm max. I can see that it would be a good technique to use if the steel... -
26th December 2021, 03:20 PM
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Good afternoon Dale, Yes, I agree with those...
Good afternoon Dale, Yes, I agree with those instructions. The first time you use the oil it's very important to saturate the timber as much as you can. Some timbers do not saturate very easily so...
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26th December 2021, 03:04 PM
Thread: Cutlery handles for Christmas 2021
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Cutlery handles for Christmas 2021
I realised that I needed a few Christmas presents (as well as the usual Bank of Dad $$ for family of course) so I purchased some cutlery fittings. I didn't have any idea what shapes to make nor how...
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24th December 2021, 12:17 PM
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PS Be safe with the vapour
PS as with many paints only apply them in a well ventilated area, preferable outside with a fan on you. The solvent in DO #1 is particularly nasty - probably true for all the other finishes too.
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24th December 2021, 12:14 PM
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Good morning Dale, I'm not sure why you sent...
Good morning Dale,
I'm not sure why you sent me a PM on this - unless you have mistaken me for another person. I do not claim expertise in finishes. Although he is no doubt busy in the silly... -
18th December 2021, 02:32 PM
Thread: Large antique cedar door
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QUEENSLAND Thanks Will, Robb has promised to call in when...
Thanks Will,
Robb has promised to call in when he returns to Brisbane at Christmas. If he doesn't take it I'll post in this thread and PM you.
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17th December 2021, 10:43 AM
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I've sworn off the plastic coatings outdoors on...
I've sworn off the plastic coatings outdoors on timber because, although they last well, when they fail it is a lot of work to burn/scrape/strip them off. I use a marine oil product called Deks...
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16th December 2021, 08:39 PM
Thread: Large antique cedar door
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QUEENSLAND Good evening Robb, I haven’t heard from you. Are...
Good evening Robb,
I haven’t heard from you. Are you still interested?
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10th December 2021, 04:06 PM
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Hi Leash, I started this thread with the idea of...
Hi Leash, I started this thread with the idea of writing a short article for the journal Australiana. However, that faded away when I could not find more information. Do you have a family history or...
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3rd December 2021, 09:09 PM
Thread: Large antique cedar door
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QUEENSLAND Good evening Robb, sold to you pending payment. ...
Good evening Robb, sold to you pending payment.
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29th November 2021, 01:44 PM
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QUEENSLAND Good afternoon Julieanne, I read in the thread...
Good afternoon Julieanne,
I read in the thread that you will be doing some sorting and will provide more details after next Wednesday 1 December 2021. These forums are a great place to sell small... -
29th November 2021, 01:15 PM
Thread: Large antique cedar door
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QUEENSLAND Thanks Sheddie, No other takers so far. I'm...
Thanks Sheddie,
No other takers so far. I'm going to move it home tomorrow. Please let me know when the owner decides.
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28th November 2021, 11:30 AM
Thread: Cracked Standing Lamp Base
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Agree
I agree with everything that Skew... has said. If it were me I would use a good thick epoxy such as Epox-E-Glue (Boatcraft Pacific) with colouring in it. You can mix in dry powder colours, or...
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28th November 2021, 10:45 AM
Thread: Large antique cedar door
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QUEENSLAND Hello Shedhand, I'd love to see it reused as a...
Hello Shedhand,
I'd love to see it reused as a door.
If you arrange transport it's yours for the $100 plus your freight costs. I haven't used them but have seen some recommendations for... -
27th November 2021, 03:00 PM
Thread: Large antique cedar door
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QUEENSLAND Large antique cedar door
I'm not sure that this is the correct forum for this, but I suspect that this massive door is unlikely to be re-used as a door and more likely to be 'mined' for its cedar. It dates from 1890, is...
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24th November 2021, 08:44 PM
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QUEENSLAND Good evening Pete, I've been at work all day,...
Good evening Pete,
I've been at work all day, hence the slow reply. Are you happy to collect from Seventeen Mile Rocks or would you prefer Chelmer?
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23rd November 2021, 10:57 PM
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QUEENSLAND Not working - Carbatec 6" belt and 9" sander combo with stand
I have for sale this unit. It worked well for awhile but then stopped. I don't know why. However, it and its stand are in its original box and I would like to be rid of it. Hence my cheapo price...
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3rd November 2021, 09:01 PM
Thread: Red and brown mallee burl
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N.S.W. Good evening double.d, I'm not certain that...
Good evening double.d,
I'm not certain that Jwskillin was who I purchased some burls from some years ago, but from what I have experienced from that seller and read about this one, much patience... -
3rd November 2021, 07:52 PM
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Hi Dengue, I'm late to the party, but I have...
Hi Dengue,
I'm late to the party, but I have found that stuff from Spotlight to be long-lasting and workable. If the weight is too much you could look at Surface Guard. I think I purchased their... -
3rd November 2021, 07:43 PM
Thread: Finish for Blackwood coffee table?
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Peter, Are you saying that you want the two...
Peter,
Are you saying that you want the two different tones of blackwood to look the same? If you are then you will need to apply stain to the lighter timber - bleaching the darker blackwood is... -
27th October 2021, 09:38 PM
Thread: Yellowood timber - small quantity
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WANTED:QLD. WOW, That sounds great. Half that length...
WOW,
That sounds great. Half that length would be fine - or all if you don't want it. I'm happy to pay for it (a reasonable price). No panic as to timing sinse RHSQ has to apply for grant... -
27th October 2021, 09:00 PM
Thread: Yellowood timber - small quantity
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WANTED:QLD. Thanks Eugene, That would be great. I haven't...
Thanks Eugene,
That would be great. I haven't contacted Boutique Timbers as I really don't need a lot of this. I have found an RT Baker labelled sample of the timber, but it really isn't enough... -
27th October 2021, 08:08 PM
Thread: Yellowood timber - small quantity
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WANTED:QLD. Thanks anyway Mobyturns. I'll keep looking. if...
Thanks anyway Mobyturns. I'll keep looking. if I'm completely stuck there is plantation grown timber I read on the net.
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27th October 2021, 07:20 PM
Thread: Yellowood timber - small quantity
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WANTED:QLD. Oh, thanks Aldav, I hadn't realised Chris had...
Oh, thanks Aldav, I hadn't realised Chris had re-nicknamed himself. I've been off the forums for a while - had a bad experience here.
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27th October 2021, 07:10 PM
Thread: Yellowood timber - small quantity
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WANTED:QLD. Thank-you very much. I'd really appreciate that....
Thank-you very much. I'd really appreciate that.
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27th October 2021, 05:22 PM
Thread: Yellowood timber - small quantity
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WANTED:QLD. Thanks Mobyturns, I'd be pleased to have a bit if...
Thanks Mobyturns, I'd be pleased to have a bit if you have any. It sounds like the member you got it from probably disposed of it, but I'll give him a try too.
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27th October 2021, 04:37 PM
Thread: Yellowood timber - small quantity
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WANTED:QLD. Thanks clear out, Unfortunately, I do not...
Thanks clear out,
Unfortunately, I do not have any of the timber to photograph. I only need a piece or two about the size of the timber samples that NSW Forestry used to sell with labels on... -
27th October 2021, 02:03 PM
Thread: Yellowood timber - small quantity
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WANTED:QLD. Thanks Log Dog, I'll PM him in case he hasn't...
Thanks Log Dog,
I'll PM him in case he hasn't noticed the post.
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27th October 2021, 12:29 PM
Thread: Yellowood timber - small quantity
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WANTED:QLD. Yellowood timber - small quantity
I'm searching for a small amount of yellowwood - Flindersia xanthoxyla Thats not Deep Yellowwood, its a species that grows naturally from the Richmond River in NSW to Gympie in Queensland but I've...
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13th August 2021, 03:41 PM
Thread: 5 drawer cedar desk restoration
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Hi Graeme, Congratulations on your...
Hi Graeme,
Congratulations on your 'restoration' of the desk. It looks great. I don't know how bad a condition it was in beforehand but understand that you may not have had any choice in your... -
30th July 2021, 10:25 AM
Thread: Three slabs for sale
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WITHDRAWN: Withdrawn
Withdrawn due to lack of interest.
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20th July 2021, 02:00 PM
Thread: Edwardian couch suite restoration
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This will make a lovely suite for a verandah or...
This will make a lovely suite for a verandah or somewhere to relax in summer.
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20th July 2021, 01:37 PM
Thread: Three slabs for sale
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WITHDRAWN: Some photos, finally
498403 Forest red Gum - grey from the weather 498404 Here's the colour in a section I planed
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13th July 2021, 06:48 PM
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FIXED Thanks woodpixel. That’s very helpful. I’ll try...
Thanks woodpixel. That’s very helpful. I’ll try again.
Best wishes for your woodworking
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13th July 2021, 03:24 PM
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FIXED Computer information
I'm using a 2017 Mac (27 inch iMac) with the most up-to-date OS version, Big Sur. The Browser is Chrome and the subforum is marketplace - timber for sale.
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13th July 2021, 03:06 PM
Thread: Three slabs for sale
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WITHDRAWN: I'm in Chelmer, just across the River from...
I'm in Chelmer, just across the River from Indooroopilly. I'm hoping to get some advice on how to fix my load problem and will load the images when I do.
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13th July 2021, 12:45 PM
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FIXED Images will not upload to marketplace
I have been able to upload images easily in the past, but they will not do so now. I have edited the size of the images down to less than 1 MB each.
Any help appreciated.
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13th July 2021, 12:41 PM
Thread: Three slabs for sale
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WITHDRAWN: Three slabs for sale
Australian cedar slab 1060 x 565 x 48 mm, small recess cut-out approx. 150 x 100 at one end about 12 mm deep. Very old, air dried.
$250 pick up only, Brisbane.
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8th July 2021, 11:07 AM
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I’ve used the Luci Clear for a couple of projects...
I’ve used the Luci Clear for a couple of projects with great results. I was worried when I read about the sandpaper as I use a mix of papers but I haven’t had any problems. If you’ve turned cleanly...
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25th June 2021, 09:34 AM
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Hi Sam, DO does harden over time, but doesn’t...
Hi Sam,
DO does harden over time, but doesn’t need sanding when it’s time to recoat with the #1 oil. That time depends on exposure. I have external cedar doors and gates that get the western sun.... -
23rd June 2021, 10:46 PM
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Table
Hi Savvas,
my first comment is that the table is most likely to be western red cedar rather than Californian redwood, which was mostly cut out by the 1920s. Still a great outdoor timber, but not...