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12th October 2015, 02:24 PM
Thread: Day clock required
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It's a tough life fellas... :q I would be...
It's a tough life fellas... :q
I would be interested in this as well actually.
http://www.klockit.com/products/dept-34__sku-DDDDB.html
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12th January 2014, 05:30 PM
Thread: Sher Shopmate - Impulse Buy
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Thanks for the offer Rod. That would be...
Thanks for the offer Rod. That would be fantastic. :)
I did find an old post with some links to PDF files. A couple of them didn't work but the others were very interesting.
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12th January 2014, 05:10 PM
Thread: Sher Shopmate - Impulse Buy
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Sher Shopmate - Impulse Buy
On a whim I stopped at an antique shop; on a whim I bought a Sher Shopmate. The wife saw the smile on my face when I saw it so she didn't argue... until we had to carry it down 50 steps. :doh:
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28th May 2013, 10:25 PM
Thread: Butterfly Shadow
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Yep, he's a very generous person. I have made a...
Yep, he's a very generous person. I have made a few things out of his patterns now. They're excellent for beginners such as myself. :)
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16th May 2013, 12:44 PM
Thread: Carousel Horse and seahorse
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Couldn't agree more. Looks fantastic.
Couldn't agree more. Looks fantastic.
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4th May 2013, 08:17 PM
Thread: Butterfly Shadow
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Butterfly Shadow
This was a gift for my fiancé for our two year anniversary. We said no spending money on gifts so I got her on a technicality and built one out of some scrap wood I had laying around. Not sure what...
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18th February 2013, 02:41 PM
Thread: Water Scene Crafted With Grain
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Water Scene Crafted With Grain
I was passing by Berry yesterday and ended up browsing the markets. I was on the lookout for some tools when I spotted this. It immediately grabbed my attention. The SWMBO was very impressed as well....
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8th February 2013, 12:57 PM
Thread: New machinery
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New machinery
Is it Xmas again!? :)
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4th February 2013, 03:52 PM
Thread: Another new lens
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Very sharp performer there John. This is one lens...
Very sharp performer there John. This is one lens I have never had the opportunity to purchase. I always wanted the Canon 70-200 though which is why I haven't bought one. Just too expensive! :B
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Flooding
Wouldn't want to compare myself with the very unfortunate folks up north (I'm from Sydney) but I woke up to some flooding in my house this morning. Took the day off work to clean up. As it happens,...
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26th January 2013, 09:40 PM
Thread: First clock in 20 years of woodworking!
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First clock in 20 years of woodworking!
Love it. It's a great design.
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25th January 2013, 09:07 PM
Thread: Watchmaker's Shop Tour
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Watchmaker's Shop Tour
Thanks for that link. Was a very interesting read.
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25th January 2013, 09:01 PM
Thread: Hello from California
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Hello from California
Welcome aboard Ryan :-)
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22nd January 2013, 10:50 AM
Thread: The new (ultra wide) lens
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All the best with the lens. :2tsup:
All the best with the lens. :2tsup:
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19th January 2013, 10:16 AM
Thread: WIP- 10 Display boxes
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WIP- 10 Display boxes
Looking good Andy. :)
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18th January 2013, 11:22 AM
Thread: Photo tips
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Your photos are excellent to begin with. Any...
Your photos are excellent to begin with. Any improvements will come with investment in better lighting. Larger light boxes to soften the highlights as they are quiet distracting.
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18th January 2013, 10:38 AM
Thread: My Photography
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That's a great photo :2tsup: I love reflection...
That's a great photo :2tsup: I love reflection shots and you've done well here.
Your photos are great composition wise. They just appear a bit too flat. Add some contrast and you're good.... -
17th January 2013, 12:56 PM
Thread: Budget Bandsaw for Small Basement Workshop?
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I was comparing bandsaws recently, by visiting CT...
I was comparing bandsaws recently, by visiting CT and H&F, and this one (W4224) looked much better than the others in that sub $1k price range.
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16th January 2013, 12:21 PM
Thread: My Photography
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Very nice John. That first one has a HDR quality...
Very nice John. That first one has a HDR quality to it.
Let me put my critic hat on - Love the tones in the second one. Very calming and warm and the layers of the background add a perfect sense... -
16th January 2013, 10:31 AM
Thread: My Photography
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Thanks again John. Very true John....
Thanks again John.
Very true John. However, I have also read many times that to be able to break the rules, you first must learn them. :;
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16th January 2013, 09:12 AM
Thread: My Photography
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Thanks for the compliments all. Robson, I...
Thanks for the compliments all.
Robson, I really enjoy b&w but mostly with film. I don't think I'll be chasing cash as it's just a hobby for me. Best to keep it fun. Besides, there is so much... -
15th January 2013, 10:39 AM
Thread: My Photography
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My Photography
Hi all,
I dabble in a bit of photography for fun. I shoot in both digital and film and have developed some of my film at home for fun. I haven't had a lot of time to shoot recently and certainly... -
11th January 2013, 11:22 PM
Thread: Just Joined
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Just Joined
Welcome aboard Mal. Lots to learn around here. All the best to you.
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11th January 2013, 03:31 PM
Thread: Woodies stuff to do in Tassie
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I was doing some searching earlier today and I...
I was doing some searching earlier today and I found that one you mentioned and also this one which is also in Launceston.
Home page « Design Centre - Tasmania
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8th January 2013, 10:24 PM
Thread: It's about time I joined
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It's about time I joined
About bloody time. We've been waiting for you.
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8th January 2013, 09:38 AM
Thread: freight truck
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Beautiful truck. Well done. Is it hard to...
Beautiful truck. Well done.
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5th January 2013, 03:46 PM
Thread: Daisy and a Watering Can
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Who would have thought I'd be using floss for...
Who would have thought I'd be using floss for woodworking... :U
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5th January 2013, 03:43 PM
Thread: Daisy and a Watering Can
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Thanks all. It got a touch hot in the shop...
Thanks all.
It got a touch hot in the shop today. I hope you're all staying cool and safe in this heatwave.
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5th January 2013, 12:13 PM
Thread: Plywood for Wood Clock Gears
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Plywood for Wood Clock Gears
No problem. :-)
I've visited the Peakhurst Mr Plywood store and they did have a good range of ply but no Baltic Birch. In fact, they didn't know of Baltic Birch but to their credit they did try to... -
4th January 2013, 03:40 PM
Thread: Plywood for Wood Clock Gears
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Sorry, not sure about that. I've only purchased...
Sorry, not sure about that. I've only purchased the standard boards they sell.
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4th January 2013, 03:04 PM
Thread: Plywood for Wood Clock Gears
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Try these guys for Baltic Birch plywood. ...
Try these guys for Baltic Birch plywood.
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4th January 2013, 10:17 AM
Thread: Daisy and a Watering Can
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Thanks Brett. I'm not too fussed about the daisy...
Thanks Brett. I'm not too fussed about the daisy as I know I will make another one soon so I'll leave this as is.
The daisy and light globe is designed by Steve Good. You can find his free scroll... -
4th January 2013, 09:57 AM
Thread: Daisy and a Watering Can
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Daisy and a Watering Can
After what seems like a very long time I have been able to set up a temporary workshop and dip my toes again.
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4th January 2013, 07:41 AM
Thread: Not Receiving Thread Notifications
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Not Receiving Thread Notifications
Have you unchecked the 'receive emails from administrators' check box in your settings? Might have something to do with the notifications not being sent.
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1st January 2013, 07:34 AM
Thread: My latest clock
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My latest clock
Beautiful sweeping lines. I really like the design.
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1st January 2013, 06:43 AM
Thread: How to stop birthday spam
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Hi Julian, To stop these messages go to...
Hi Julian,
To stop these messages go to Settings (top right) then click on General Settings (left hand menu) and uncheck the Receive Email from Administrators box. -
21st December 2012, 02:29 PM
Thread: Arbors, Blades, Washers & a Cheeky Question
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Thanks guys. :) I received my blade and Incra...
Thanks guys. :)
I received my blade and Incra 100HD Mitre and despite the misspelled product name on their packaging it works as advertised.
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Gday all
I was skim reading your post and read, 'I did my time for a bit of shop lifting'. At about this point I slowed down and read it again.
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20th December 2012, 01:02 PM
Thread: Begginers workshop
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That's a great space and a great start. Look...
That's a great space and a great start. Look forward to seeing what you'll make now that you've got a shop.
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15th December 2012, 05:02 PM
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They're called scientists. :U They actually...
They're called scientists. :U
They actually counted every branch and measured them to come up with a figure for how many cubic feet which was 54,000. I guess that's bigger than your average gum... -
15th December 2012, 04:44 PM
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World's Largest Trees - National Geographic Dec 2012
Just a heads up to check out the latest issue (Dec 2012) of National Geographic. The cover story is about the world's largest trees; and more specifically about The President, a giant Sequoia in...
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14th December 2012, 04:37 PM
Thread: Where to spend your hard earned $$$$
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Where to spend your hard earned $$$$
You go ahead and justify where you spend your money however you like. Don't for one minute be a sucker and believe that Australian businesses are out to rip you off though. The amount of coverage...
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14th December 2012, 09:53 AM
Thread: Good places for timber in Sydney
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Must be that time again. :D So ahh, where do...
Must be that time again. :D
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14th December 2012, 08:56 AM
Thread: Milling opinions
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Excuse my ignorance but I'm curious. How much...
Excuse my ignorance but I'm curious.
How much do you stand to save by doing it this way over buying ready timber?
Seems like a lot of work and a long delay before you can build. Fair enough if... -
13th December 2012, 10:38 PM
Thread: Shop from USA, Ship to Australia
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I have also used Price USA with great success in...
I have also used Price USA with great success in the past. Would have no hesitation in using them again. Their fees have actually reduced since the last time I used them as well which is good to see.
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13th December 2012, 12:03 PM
Thread: The Cooroy Toymakers Album
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Hi Robert, I believe the editing is disabled...
Hi Robert,
I believe the editing is disabled after a certain time. Not exactly sure when the editing is disabled but if you can't see the edit button (see attached image) then you can't do it.... -
13th December 2012, 09:53 AM
Thread: The Market Place not a forum?
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Good news Steve. :U Simon, for future...
Good news Steve. :U
Simon, for future reference, you can subscribe to the whole forum (section) and it will appear in your Tapatalk under More > Favourites. This is what I have done until a fix... -
12th December 2012, 11:30 AM
Thread: Arbors, Blades, Washers & a Cheeky Question
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Thanks for that feedback. I have read about...
Thanks for that feedback.
I have read about the thin kerf ones not being as stable. Guess I can only give it a try. I bought the blade as it was pretty cheap and it also came with a $30 gift... -
12th December 2012, 09:48 AM
Thread: Arbors, Blades, Washers & a Cheeky Question
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The plan is to build close off the whole...
The plan is to build close off the whole sub-floor and possibly divide it in two down the road.
Last night I ordered a 10" blade. A Freud Premier Fusion with a thin kerf. I think it'll make a nice... -
11th December 2012, 05:08 PM
Thread: The Market Place not a forum?
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The Market Place not a forum?
It's now accessible from the top menu and yes, it's not a part of the main forum.