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Hey everyone,

I need to build a 'scrap bin' cart for my wood off cuts, which I would need to store outside. I've noticed many Redback spiders setting up around the outside of my home, in corners...

Thanks for the replies guys!

I think I'm going to work out which size nail I'll need and still go with one of the Ryobi One+ guns..

I see the advantages of having an air compressor, but I...

Yeah I'm aware they're just skins, I've already got a couple of batteries that came with the drill I have, and did plan on getting another 1 or 2.

Is there any maintenance required on the air nail...

Thanks for the reply.

I suppose the guns can only handle 1 type of nail? I can't buy the bigger one, and then feed it smaller nails if I need to?

As much as I would love an air compressor, I...

Hey all,

Sorry for what might be a basic question, but I'm wondering what the difference is between these two nail guns?
Ryobi One+ 18V Li-ion Cordless Nail Gun
and
Ryobi One+ 18V Cordless Brad...

I shall remember that if I ever go into mass production of these beds :P..

But now that I think about it, if I just use these in a few strategic places, then use dowels and glue for most other...

Those bolts and screw in inserts are exactly what I was thinking about! Just didn't know what to search for to find them. They're rather expensive though aren't they :/, would really add up..

Do...

Oh wow, so I didn't realise there had been so many replies! I've gotta figure out this email notification thing, because it seems pretty unreliable..

Anyway, thanks all for your suggestions.
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Hi all,

I'm wondering what some alternatives to pocket hole joinery there is?

I don't have a pocket hole jig, and I didn't plan on buying one, mainly because I've read that it's hard to get the...

That's great thanks guys, some southern options which aren't too far from me.

Building up a nice contact list.

Hey thanks for the replies guys! I would have replied sooner but I didn't get notification emails :/.

Anway, I am just after something that will be strong enough for a bed frame, so pine is...

Hey all,

I know this question has been asked a couple of times, but I've checked other threads and the yellow pages and still can't seem to find (online) the dimension of wood that I'm after.
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I know exactly what you mean, and that's the very reason that I only put one strap on there. If I had put two, then that just encourages both of them to be pulled to separate the metal from the...

So Christmas is a couple of days away, and I've now finished the present for my nephew.

I've attached an image so you can all see what I came up with.

I'm very happy with it personally, despite...

Ahk no worries mate, thanks anyway.

Fantastic, thanks Chief!

$84 was going to be a very expensive gamble not knowing if they would work exactly how I need them to, but glad to know they will.

Do you happen to have any photos of...

Hey guys,

I have a follow up question, so I thought while I asked that, it would be nice to provide a progress photo.

First, the question: With the soft close lid stays, has anyone used them? I...

Ok guys, I need some more advice please!

I've got the acrylic lid cut to size, as you can see in the images, it spans from one edge of the lid to the other. This edge sits just inside the 'walls'...

Well at least I have a month and a half or so to save up and get them.. I really think they'll be required, just to keep Blake from accidentally smashing his fingers.. Plus, it will remove the chain...

Storing underneath would be a neat idea.. However then it relies on my nephew keeping the floor in front of the chest clear so that he can slide the drawer out, which is very unlikely haha..
Plus,...

Thanks for the replies guys, this is great stuff.

As for those soft closing stays, ouch! $42 is quite steep.. However thinking about it, and the possible weight that will be added to the lid if...

So you're thinking one large piece of perspex, that would hinge down after the lid is opened.. That would obviously take less work on my part.. And that means less to mess up lol, so that may very...

My biggest worry is pushing the perspex into the blade a bit too hard/fast, and causing a big crack.. Obviously the course of action there is to take my time! lol.

I really do think this is the...

I think my only reservation about using perspex/acrylic for a lid is the fact I've not worked with it before, so I'd probably end up with really messy edges where I've made cuts.. But I guess you've...

Thanks for the reply TM,

I have definitely thought about story in the lid of the box, which is the perfect depth for a mathbox car.. However, as you pointed out, making something that will hold...

Hey all,

I've just bought this pretty sweet wooden chest (see images), and I want to personalise it a bit.. It's going to be for my nephew for Christmas, and I want to incorporate a matchbox cars...

I don't think knee space will be too much of a problem, because the keyboard will be on the slide out shelf, which will come out 450mm.. So I think leg room will be fine :).

Thanks for the reply fletty.

Is this the kind of thing you were thinking?
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I really quite like the idea.
I can't make it the same height as the horizontal one is wide, because I want to...

Hey all,

I've been thinking of building myself a sideboard type thing for a while, to hold my mini hi-fi and keyboard. I envisioned making it all out of a thick sheet of plywood, so that the...

Thanks again mate, I didn't even think of Clark Rubber

Thanks for the reply mate.

I was aware it was self adhesive, but I wasn't sure how it would go sticking to the mdf, without first putting something on it.

It would be cool to use real carbon...

Hi guys,

I'm looking to make a desk out of mdf that I already have (I will be bracing the underside to prevent sag as much as possible), but anyway, as I don't want the desk to look like an mdf...

Thanks guys, you've convinced me to just get another bit of MDF. It really is only a few dollars, so it is the smartest option. I was really hoping to minimize wastage.. But I'm sure I'll find...

Do you know the part numbers of these end-mill bits? I have a Dremel accessory poster that I use for reference, but I can't see anything like that on there (however I don't know how comprehensive the...

If I can't find a renovator tool, then Ian's suggestion is the one I'll be going with.

Laser cutting it would be awesome, but I have no idea if there is anywhere in Adelaide that could do it, and...

Thanks for the reply Humphrey9999.

I looked that bit up, and it'll create a 3.2mm wide cut, which is a bit too much..

I was going to stretch it for my circular saw which has a 2.4mm thick...

Oh a renovating tool! That's a good idea.. I'll have to see if I can find someone who has one so I can test it out.

Thanks!

Thanks for the input Saisay, but I don't have the Dremel Trio, I've got the 10.8 Lithium (so battery powered one).

I've got the 543 Dremel attachment, which cuts through the wood like butter, even...

Thanks for your reply Ian, and yes you hit the nail on the head (haha lame joke), it is for the Advent calendar.

I was afraid that I might have to use a separate piece of wood.. I was really...

Hi again everyone, another question regarding a project I'm currently working on.

I'm wondering the best way to cut a square out of the middle of a sheet of wood, so that the edges of the square...

Thanks for the diagram Ian, however I'm really not sure how to read it :/..

Anyway's, this is an exploded view of what I've now decided on doing, and it should be pretty straightforward to get it...

Oh and I'm in South Aust, but thanks for the offer :)

So I was laying in bed last night thinking this over and over, and reading Ian's comment again, and what I understood was he meant something similar to what petersemle has also just said.. Which is...

I was wondering where you were going with the HSC/tafe student thing, but I completely understand, all is good :).

Anyway, I must have described it a little bit wrong, the part that will be...

Thankyou for the reply Ian. Lots of questions so I'll get right to answering.

I'm not a HSC or tafe student, this is just something I do with my spare time, as I enjoy working with wood (I'm...

Hey everyone,

I was after some advice on the best way to halve the depth of a piece of wood, over a large square area. I figure the best way to explain is to actually show what I mean, so below...