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17th July 2007, 06:00 PM
Thread: Slab Cutting
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Slabs
Thanks DJ
I have sent you a Private Message, and an email
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17th July 2007, 04:13 PM
Thread: Slab Cutting
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Slab Cutting
I have two slabs of timber ( probably Blue Gum )
They are each 2300mm long, 500mm wide and 80mm thick.
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5th September 2005, 07:43 PM
Thread: Sealer for MDF
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Sealer for MDF
Just finished a CD unit for a family member, who, to reduce costs,asked me to use MDF. As it was for a temporary apartment they were renting , I agreed.
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28th October 2004, 04:48 PM
Thread: 2 Phase Power ????
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Thanks Cliff. At the moment, the power in my...
Thanks Cliff.
At the moment, the power in my existing shed works like this. I have connections to two different single phase circuits. To avoid overload, I run say,my table saw off one circuit,... -
28th October 2004, 09:01 AM
Thread: 2 Phase Power ????
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Thanks for your replies - I'm a little more...
Thanks for your replies - I'm a little more informed, but still confused.
Obviously, I will have a n electrician check out the actual situation, but here's another question for you.
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25th October 2004, 06:51 PM
Thread: 2 Phase Power ????
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2 Phase Power ????
Have been looking at the possibility of selling in Donvale, and moving down to the Bellarine Peninsula. Looking for a SHED with house, on a bit of land, bigger than the suburban block, so as to not...
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10th September 2004, 07:10 PM
Thread: Recommended Glue
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Recommended Glue
Have been given an 800mm x 600mm, tallow wood butcher's block top , 75mm thick - about 60 years old. It has been dropped, splitting down one complete section the full width of the piece, along the...
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17th August 2004, 07:53 PM
Thread: The Golden Ratio
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Use to think the "Golden Ratio " was 8:5 ,...
Use to think the "Golden Ratio " was 8:5 , approximately 1.6.
Recently read Dan Brown's " The Da Vinci Code"
He goes into it a bit further, and mant of the posts above reflect his expose of the... -
10th August 2004, 05:41 PM
Thread: Blue Gum, Post Box Finish?
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HH, Go ahead & use the BLO. If it's OK for...
HH,
Go ahead & use the BLO. If it's OK for deckings etc as suggested in the info I got , it'll be fine on your mail box. Use a brush, especially if the timber is a bit rough.
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10th August 2004, 05:25 PM
Thread: Blue Gum, Post Box Finish?
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HH, Did a Google search to find answer to your...
HH,
Did a Google search to find answer to your question
""Raw" linseed oil is just that... linseed oil mercilessly squeezed from flax seed and packaged with no additional additives or... -
9th August 2004, 09:01 PM
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Interesting replies to this thread. I make my...
Interesting replies to this thread.
I make my tables etc to
1) cover costs of materials
2) to cover the cost of machine maintenace
3) to put any extra into purchase of tools/machinery that I... -
8th August 2004, 05:52 PM
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Pricing for woodwork
Wild Dingo,
That's a beautiful piece of work- worth more than $500. You don't mention the top's thickness, but it looks like about 50mm .
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6th August 2004, 09:50 AM
Thread: Chamfer Edge on Table Top
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Thanks to all of you have replied to my question....
Thanks to all of you have replied to my question.
Have just had a MOST interesting hour in the shed.
For someone who has always routed in the past, using a Router table, first thing I learned... -
5th August 2004, 08:41 PM
Thread: Chamfer Edge on Table Top
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Steve, Currently using 70 year old Tasmanian Oak...
Steve,
Currently using 70 year old Tasmanian Oak ( 32 mm thick) , originally laid as a mezzanine floor at Kinears Rope Works in Footscray.
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5th August 2004, 07:17 PM
Thread: Chamfer Edge on Table Top
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Steve, Thanks for your reply. I posted a...
Steve,
Thanks for your reply.
I posted a picture of a similar table - April 2003 - the first in the Pictures section .
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5th August 2004, 06:34 PM
Thread: Chamfer Edge on Table Top
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Thanks. The ends may need some touch up first....
Thanks.
The ends may need some touch up first. Even tho' I cut each of the 8 planks to 2700, in the gluing & clamping process, some very slight movement has taken place.
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5th August 2004, 06:10 PM
Thread: Chamfer Edge on Table Top
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Chamfer Edge on Table Top
Need some help on this one - Please.
Am making a Refectory Table for some people - table top 2700 x 1050.
They now want a Chamfer edge put around the top - 45 degrees, 10mm deep.
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27th July 2004, 07:07 PM
Thread: Kwila Letterbox
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Letterbox
John, I did a Letterbox from Jarrah decking( 19mm)
Cut a 3mm groove down the edge of each plank on the table saw, then inserted a 3mm strip of jarrah into each plank with glue to join the planks. No... -
6th July 2004, 12:34 PM
Thread: Redgum Dining Table
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Hugh For what it's worth, I posted a picture of...
Hugh
For what it's worth, I posted a picture of a Refectory table, back in April 2003.
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6th July 2004, 12:20 PM
Thread: Blue Gum, Post Box Finish?
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HH, Recently did a similar job using scrap...
HH,
Recently did a similar job using scrap Jarrah.
Finished mine with Raw Linseed oil.
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28th October 2003, 04:56 PM
Thread: Bureau desk
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Deaker, Use Metho & Steel wool. Let a good...
Deaker,
Use Metho & Steel wool.
Let a good layer of metho sit for a while to soften the Shellac, then get to work with the steel wool. Repeat the process when the S/wool becomes clogged. A bit... -
23rd October 2003, 07:08 PM
Thread: White Melamine
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Melamine edging
Robert,
some months ago, I gave Iain ( last post - "you're all bad spellers - 23/10) several rolls of white & black melamine edging - he was doing a kitchen job at the time. My recollection is that... -
16th September 2003, 08:01 PM
Thread: Timber Prices
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Thanks Kev Two questions 1) With Myrtle, what...
Thanks Kev
Two questions
1) With Myrtle, what is "pith" - thought it was what I have after a few beers, but have heard of "pith helmets"
2) "Heart - shake" - again, to be flippant, this is what I... -
16th September 2003, 07:15 PM
Thread: Timber Prices
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Kev & Allan Thanks for the feedback I have not...
Kev & Allan
Thanks for the feedback
I have not seen the timber, and will not do so until later in the week.
I believe he has 7 lengths ( 3 metre) of the Celery top, and 13 lengths ( 530mm ????) of... -
16th September 2003, 05:43 PM
Thread: Timber Prices
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Timber Prices
Have had an offer for some timber.
It is air-dried ( 25 years in the guy's work-shop), rough sawn.
Two types
1) 330mm X 30mm Tas Myrtle
2) 330mm X 30mm Tas Celery Top Pine
Any ideas on what's a... -
11th September 2003, 08:54 PM
Thread: Shellac Flakes
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Guitar Necks
Guitar necks are not an area of my expertise, atho', albeit poorly, I do play one
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11th September 2003, 07:13 PM
Thread: Shellac Flakes
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Allan, "glug" in the bottom of your container is...
Allan,
"glug" in the bottom of your container is most likely to be undissolved flakes. A warm environment when dissolving the flakes is a good ploy. I put my mix near, but not too close to a heater... -
11th September 2003, 03:10 PM
Thread: Shellac Flakes
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Shellac
Mkchoiboy,
Given that you are in the States, here are some figures which may help you.
Shellac Flakes are mixed with Alcohol ( Called Methylated Spirits in Australia) in a ratio called a Cut
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5th September 2003, 05:21 PM
Thread: dry pigment sources
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Eastie, The thread was about a supplier of...
Eastie,
The thread was about a supplier of pigments.
If you take the time to read my post carefully, I have given another source of supply for pigments ( & other items ). In my post, I said I would... -
3rd September 2003, 09:26 PM
Thread: French Polishing & Protection
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Thanks Neil, Given that I would pride myself on...
Thanks Neil,
Given that I would pride myself on the longevity of what I make, I take your comments very seriously
Regards
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1st September 2003, 06:58 PM
Thread: French Polishing & Protection
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French Polishing & Protection
As some of you would know, I'm keen on French Polishing most of my pieces. Heard about a way of adding the final "gloss"
(( Sorry Neil, if this is in your book))
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29th August 2003, 06:50 PM
Thread: dry pigment sources
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Pigments
Bob,
I had a look at St Luke's. They seem to supply more for the Art people.
But when looking for a suitable brush for applying shellac, was told about
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11th August 2003, 10:01 PM
Thread: Timber Prices
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Timber Prices
I use a lot of re-cycled timber
If I buy DAR Jarrah,I'm paying $3750 per cubic meter
So, eg a piece of 210 x19 mm costs me $14.96 per metre
Places like Shivermetimber, Nullabor timbers in... -
10th August 2003, 08:20 PM
Thread: redgum posts
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Red Gum Supllies
Jamie,
I buy all my redgum planks ( 8 x2 's ) from Melbourne Garden Supplies in Peel St , Eltam - very good timber, very competitive prices.
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20th July 2003, 05:54 PM
Thread: Compressors
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Compressors
What's the relative merits of Belted Vs Direct Drive, Oil-less Vs other.
I have followed the thread on GMC compressors.
I would want a compressor that can be used for applications of shellac, say... -
5th July 2003, 11:14 AM
Thread: Bandsaw fence
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I have just gone thro' exactly the same exercise...
I have just gone thro' exactly the same exercise as Dan mentions. Altho' told this would be a simple task, it was a pain in the butt. However,, the end result was worthwhile.
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27th June 2003, 05:42 PM
Thread: Art of the Bandsaw
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Bandsaw Books
Having followed this post, and having read the suggested links, I got both Mark Duginske books - Art of the Bandsaw & Bandsaw Handbook - thro' a Book Agent friend who owed me a favour. Both retail...
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23rd June 2003, 06:21 PM
Thread: Looking at random orbital sanders
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Mark, I bought a Festool Rotex about 3 months...
Mark,
I bought a Festool Rotex about 3 months ago. I have a Makita Belt sander, Makita finishing sander, and other Bosch / Black & Decker deatil sanders.
The Festo has virtually replaced all of... -
23rd June 2003, 10:05 AM
Thread: recycled timber
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Re-cycled timber links
Sir Stinkalot,
Thanks for this link.
Have taken a printout. Didn't realise how many avenues existed.
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20th June 2003, 02:50 AM
Thread: Moisture Content Meter
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Thanks for the replies. I have been making...
Thanks for the replies.
I have been making "Refectory" style tables - for outdoors from rough sawn Redgum, bought from a local garden supplier so the timber is still green. But in sanding the tops... -
18th June 2003, 07:38 AM
Thread: Carba-tec Planers
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Jointers
I have the CTJ350. It has a 1943mm bed, which I have found, makes the handling of longer lengths of material easier. I would think that the bigger motor is also an advantage.
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15th June 2003, 07:47 PM
Thread: Moisture Content Meter
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Moisture Content Meter
Any ideas on a meter to calculate moisture content in timber ??
Am making furniture from re-cycled timber.
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14th June 2003, 11:02 AM
Thread: dust extractors
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Dust Collector
Trout,
My D/C is the 2hp economy version - FM 300. The noise level is not a problem, and it efficiently deals with dust collection from a table saw, 4 metres away
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8th June 2003, 07:38 AM
Thread: recycled timber
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re - cycled timber for furniture
Bob,
All of my furniture is made from re-cycled timber.
Some examples :
1) Tasmanian Oak Floor boards (19mm)- used for CD storage units, bookshelves, TV stands
2) Tas Oak Floorboards ( 32mm) -... -
1st June 2003, 09:27 PM
Thread: Finishing Tassie Oak
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Aaron. If you have never tried French Polishing,...
Aaron.
If you have never tried French Polishing, give it a try on some scrap timber.
Shellac Flakes - cost you about $11.00 for 300g at Bunnings
Methylated Spirits - about $10
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1st June 2003, 08:11 PM
Thread: Finishing Tassie Oak
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Polemic
Sorry Shane,
Twas not trying to say you were "polemic" but my reply was meant to be "polemic" ((( also trying to stir Doorstop )))
The debate I was encouraging was using French Polishing Vs using... -
1st June 2003, 07:59 PM
Thread: Modern design vs reproduction
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Reproduction Furniture
Most of the people ( mainly friends, acquaintances etc) for whom I make furniture pieces can't afford originals - but have a preference for older styles which must be copied or reproduced. Earlier,...
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1st June 2003, 07:39 PM
Thread: Finishing Tassie Oak
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Finishing Tas Oak
This ( ie my ) post is deliberately polemic _ Doorstop - look that up in your Oxford.
I have completed a number of pieces of furniture ((( I am not talking about Wood Turning here - use Shellawax... -
29th May 2003, 09:45 PM
Thread: Not woodwork but.............
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Iain Fascinating reading, but hardly what I...
Iain
Fascinating reading, but hardly what I would expect on this B/B. What has woodwork got to do with shock-absorbers
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19th May 2003, 09:20 AM
Thread: Dressing Blackwood Slab
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Having seen Barry's design for his "thicknesser"...
Having seen Barry's design for his "thicknesser" which he kindly emailed to me, as well as posting it above, it has given me the idea of constructing one, using a pair of Sliding Door Tracks for the...