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  1. 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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    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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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.

    David
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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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    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...
  7. 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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    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?
    David
  9. 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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    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...
  11. 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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    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...
  13. 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.
  14. 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...
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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.

    David
  16. 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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    QUEENSLAND Good evening Robb, I haven’t heard from you. Are...

    Good evening Robb,
    I haven’t heard from you. Are you still interested?
    David
  18. 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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    QUEENSLAND Good evening Robb, sold to you pending payment. ...

    Good evening Robb, sold to you pending payment.
    David
  20. 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...
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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.

    David
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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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    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...
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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...
  25. 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?

    David
  26. 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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    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...
  28. 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.

    David
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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.

    I bought a lot from Chris when he lived down close by but...
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    WANTED:QLD. Thank-you very much. I'd really appreciate that....

    Thank-you very much. I'd really appreciate that.

    David
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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.

    unfortunately, I think that...
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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...
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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.

    David
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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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    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...
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    WITHDRAWN: Withdrawn

    Withdrawn due to lack of interest.
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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.

    I agree with Mark's comments. Almost certainly Asian manufacture and the colour is what one could call faux rosewood....
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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

    498405 Australian cedar old slab 498407 Queensland maple slab
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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

    David
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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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    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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    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.

    David
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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.

    Queensland maple slab 1500 x 415...
  48. 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...
  49. 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....
  50. 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...
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