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9th October 2012, 01:09 PM
Thread: Timber suggestion for kayak ribs in Sydney
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Some guys over at the sea kayak forum...
Some guys over at the sea kayak forum suggest carbonised edge laminated lamelle (sometimes called coffee coloured) with good success.
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30th September 2011, 05:30 PM
Thread: Steel garage/shed supplier - Sydney
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Steel garage/shed supplier - Sydney
Anybody have recommendations for a steel shed supplier in Sydney. Were are looking to put up a Colourbond single garage. They all look like similar builds (portal frames) and was wondering if...
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1st December 2010, 10:36 AM
Thread: Adjustable bookshelf hardware
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Thanks for the replies. Looks like howard...
Thanks for the replies. Looks like howard Silvers became Artia - they have the stuff in their online cattledog. I'll give them a call and let you know.
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30th November 2010, 12:09 PM
Thread: Adjustable bookshelf hardware
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Adjustable bookshelf hardware
Does anyone know of a supplier in Oz for these type of shelving hardware?
http://www.leevalley.com/US/images/item/hardware/shelves/17k4001s1.jpg
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19th June 2009, 11:35 PM
Thread: My Workcenter fence isnt square!!
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I've had the same problem, but found out that my...
I've had the same problem, but found out that my table was as straight as a politician. Where the 3 Al channels run the length of the table top, the top will sink towards the channels, then rise to...
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3rd June 2009, 02:28 PM
Thread: router speed
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Hope you have luck in finding a replacement part,...
Hope you have luck in finding a replacement part, with triton/GMC in limbo. My speed control is starting to play up too, which is great fun when running a large panel raising bit and it spins up to...
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26th November 2008, 01:25 PM
Thread: which bandsaw to buy?
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Bob, what issues did you have with the 250, or...
Bob, what issues did you have with the 250, or what do you know about it. I understand that you are not going to resaw 6" veneers with it, but what other limitations would it have for regualr...
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27th October 2008, 01:16 PM
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Another option in keeping the strips together is...
Another option in keeping the strips together is to use the method shown by Rob Macks at Laughing Loon. He uses a hot glue gun as well as staples to build his kayaks.
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10th September 2008, 03:40 PM
Thread: Shark vs Kayak
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Shark vs Kayak
Intersting story on NSW Sea Kayak Club site where a guy had his new carbon/kevlar kayak munched on by a shark off Tasmania.
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I am very interested in seeing how this industry...
I am very interested in seeing how this industry develops, given that it is still a quite new industry, with technological advances in efficiency and output over the next decade or two, it looks like...
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19th August 2008, 02:44 PM
Thread: a Storer kayak?
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Thanks Nick, Seajak, it might be a few weeks...
Thanks Nick,
Seajak, it might be a few weeks before I get down to grab it (need to finish another project first and sort some other things out). I will flick you a PM and we can sort out the... -
18th August 2008, 01:43 PM
Thread: a Storer kayak?
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Nick has got first dibs, but if he pulls out I...
Nick has got first dibs, but if he pulls out I would be interested.
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Nice work Tony, I'm sure your son will be more...
Nice work Tony, I'm sure your son will be more than happy with it.
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9th July 2008, 01:53 PM
Thread: Marine Plywood vs Baltic Birch Plywood
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Are you talking about the boat or your ex-wifes...
Are you talking about the boat or your ex-wifes beauty routine :D
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24th June 2008, 02:41 PM
Thread: Foily hat plans
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Then you can cook pancakes in safety
Then you can cook pancakes in safety
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Just looking at the range of stuff for polishing,...
Just looking at the range of stuff for polishing, hard/soft felt pads, hard & soft foam, lambswool, etc. Can anyone shed some light on what they would all be used for in polishing up timber. I'm...
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20th June 2008, 12:30 PM
Thread: Happy Birthday Studley
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Happy Brithday Studley, Hope you have a good...
Happy Brithday Studley,
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4th June 2008, 02:09 PM
Thread: Casting Resin Question
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I think it is recommended that you only fill up...
I think it is recommended that you only fill up 10mm at a time as the resin contracts abit when cooling as you have found out. Another good trick I use is mix in a bit of black brickies oxide to get...
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4th June 2008, 02:03 PM
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It happens in other retail sectors. Different...
It happens in other retail sectors. Different circumstances to the 10% B deal but all those 'below cost' products you see in supermarket brochures, the suppliers pay the supermarket the difference...
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3rd June 2008, 02:29 PM
Thread: Great Leigh jig result
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Les, What about getting an engineers scribe and...
Les,
What about getting an engineers scribe and marking some reference points on the guide bush and the guide bush holder (eg. one facing towards the jig and 2 at the rear/one mark every 90... -
28th May 2008, 02:48 PM
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There is an 2008/09 cattledog on the US Triton...
There is an 2008/09 cattledog on the US Triton website although it shows part of the Oz range and some select GMC tools in Triton clothing.
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Is the phenolic ply they talk about just form...
Is the phenolic ply they talk about just form ply? Might be worth a closer look at Form ply next time I am down at the hardware store.
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18th March 2008, 11:02 AM
Thread: Marine Paint recommendations
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Mik, what do you have to do to it for painting...
Mik,
what do you have to do to it for painting with brush or roller - thinners?
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6th March 2008, 02:18 PM
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plywoods vary in grade which will affect the...
plywoods vary in grade which will affect the texture of the surface, some are left pretty much rough sanded for construction purposes through to finely sanded stuff for furniture, so it depend on...
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6th March 2008, 01:01 PM
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best bet is to pick up the yellow pages and find...
best bet is to pick up the yellow pages and find the closest Plywood distributer, such as a Mr PlyWood http://www.misterplywood.com.au and see what they can do. Most plywoods are a light colour,...
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19th February 2008, 03:08 PM
Thread: Fiberglass suppliers / what to ask for
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Thanks Mik, Was thinking along the lines of...
Thanks Mik,
Was thinking along the lines of glassing requirements for strip kayak and hollow core wooden surfboard - both would see a bit of the Pacific Ocean, although those projects are down the... -
14th February 2008, 01:08 PM
Thread: Fiberglass suppliers / what to ask for
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Mik, would there be any advantage using 2 layers...
Mik,
would there be any advantage using 2 layers of 2oz glass versus one 4oz?
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13th June 2007, 12:18 AM
Thread: Veritas® Mk.II Honing Guide
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Poll: Still using MkI. But if I was looking for a new...
Still using MkI. But if I was looking for a new one I probably would go for the MkII.
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1st June 2007, 02:21 PM
Thread: Video Camera Advice
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Depends what you want it for. I am still partial...
Depends what you want it for. I am still partial to tape over HDD or flash memory, but when I bought my camera (Sony HDR-HC3) the jury was still out on whether the compression used to whack the...
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25th May 2007, 02:51 PM
Thread: New Leigh Super Jigs
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With the 24" Super Jig US$200 cheaper than the...
With the 24" Super Jig US$200 cheaper than the D4R I would be interest to see how they maintained the quality/functionality for the price drop. I don't know if they will hit the Sydney show this...
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24th May 2007, 01:24 PM
Thread: New Leigh Super Jigs
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New Leigh Super Jigs
G'day all,
Good to see those puck-slapping maple suckers are keeping busy. Leigh Jigs is soon to be releasing three new (& cheaper) DT jigs. I wonder how ling it will take to filter across the... -
16th April 2007, 03:00 PM
Thread: Goodbye, my darling
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Sincere condolences and best wishes Mick
Sincere condolences and best wishes Mick
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I jumped in a cab the other day and the driver...
I jumped in a cab the other day and the driver had one. They tend to favour major roads, but as it was peak hour I pointed him towards some back roads which got us there quicker. Pretty cool...
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29th March 2007, 02:25 PM
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Onya Neil, I might even make it this year
Onya Neil, I might even make it this year
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28th March 2007, 01:49 PM
Thread: Woodrat Wr5
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Rona, I don't have one but Woodrat...
Rona, I don't have one but Woodrat now sell direct
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28th March 2007, 01:32 PM
Thread: Surfboard Making
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Check these links out. No free plans as such but...
Check these links out. No free plans as such but should give you a good idea on where to start:
Swaylocks Hepas of info in forums, do a search for hollow core
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5th March 2007, 03:54 PM
Thread: Help with a song please
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Or you can get the TAB here...
Or you can get the TAB here
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5th March 2007, 12:48 PM
Thread: Help with a song please
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Wendy Matthews did a nice cover of it on her Cafe...
Wendy Matthews did a nice cover of it on her Cafe Naturale album from a couple of years back. You can get a mp3 off the Matt Finish website
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2nd March 2007, 12:27 PM
Thread: MAKITA Bench Grinder review
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What happens when you turn it on Stinky?:rolleyes:
What happens when you turn it on Stinky?:rolleyes:
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2nd March 2007, 12:21 PM
Thread: Horizontal Slat Fence Q's
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Thanks Michael, what type of posts have you used...
Thanks Michael, what type of posts have you used before, timber or RHS? i reckon timber would probably look better. Do you usually run a cap across the top or just not worry?
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1st March 2007, 02:59 PM
Thread: Horizontal Slat Fence Q's
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Horizontal Slat Fence Q's
G'day, I am looking to do a horizontal slat fence and was wondering what the best material and spacing for the posts would be. i was thinking of using either 50x50 gal rhs or 3x2 posts, at a spacing...
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23rd February 2007, 01:05 PM
Thread: The Great War by Les Carlyon
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That actually happened, the Brits dug tunnels...
That actually happened, the Brits dug tunnels under the German frontline, placed about 1,000,000lb of fireworks and lit the fuse. they reckon they heard the bang in London. It was the Battle of...
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22nd February 2007, 02:24 PM
Thread: The Great War by Les Carlyon
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The Great War by Les Carlyon
I am currently reading Les Carlyon's book about the ANZACs on the Western Front, 1916-1918, WW1.
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5th February 2007, 01:25 PM
Thread: State Governments
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I read somewhere a while back that if State...
I read somewhere a while back that if State Governments were given the flick, it would free up $20billion p.a. from reduced duplication (administration, junkets etc). Don't know how accurate the...
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2nd February 2007, 12:40 PM
Thread: Whose Long Service Leave?
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Check out Long Service Payments Corp...
Check out Long Service Payments Corp. It appears to be a "portable long service benefits scheme for building and construction industry workers"
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25th January 2007, 01:12 PM
Thread: Red Gum, Blue Gum, Brushbox
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I've bought from Hardwoods Aust in Mona Vale...
I've bought from Hardwoods Aust in Mona Vale before (Price List). Select Sydney Blue Gum works out at about $3,500 per cube (ex GST). They are nice guys and let you rummage through their racks...
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16th January 2007, 09:28 AM
Thread: which drill press?
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If you have the money and space, get the $300...
If you have the money and space, get the $300 drill press. The smaller ones don't have much grunt, which is fine if you are only drilling pine, but anything tougher they tend to stall or it takes...
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16th January 2007, 09:22 AM
Thread: Where is my FWW magazine?
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I got #186 in the post yesterday 'arvo :2tsup:
I got #186 in the post yesterday 'arvo :2tsup:
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16th January 2007, 09:03 AM
Thread: Maloof’s chair, Rocker’s plan, my way (WIP)
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Excellent work Wongo. The Sydney Blue Gum comes...
Excellent work Wongo. The Sydney Blue Gum comes up great under an oil finish.
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15th January 2007, 01:34 PM
Thread: WOOD KILLS BACTERIA
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There was a bit on that chanel 9 show with...
There was a bit on that chanel 9 show with michael slater and sigrid thornton What's good for you that concluded that wood makes the best chopping block. It sucks down the bacteria where they meet a...