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27th October 2014, 10:29 PM
Thread: Mystery Project for Mum's 60th
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rippin' on
While I ponder the curved sawing question, I got on with some rippin' and planing.
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turns out Queen Ebony won't allow traditional planing angles - it's low angle, bevel up,... -
16th October 2014, 11:20 PM
Thread: Mystery Project for Mum's 60th
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Work in progress
I got back into the garage over the past weekend.
Here are a few more pics as I started on the base. Thanks to those who offered advice and a sounding-board re: the mysteries of the cabriole leg.
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6th October 2014, 06:20 PM
Thread: CALL FOR HELP: Cabriole leg layout
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CALL FOR HELP: Cabriole leg layout
I'm getting opposite advice depending on the sources I look at, so figured I'd put this one to the brains trust:
What is the preferred orientation of the (end)grain of a "riftsawn" leg blank for a... -
14th September 2014, 12:34 AM
Thread: Mystery Project for Mum's 60th
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...A little more for today.
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Made a little more progress this afternoon. Waxed up the back plate for the box to contain the drawers. Then applied the epoxy between the lines, assembled and nailed.... -
13th September 2014, 01:27 PM
Thread: Mystery Project for Mum's 60th
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Update
The marquetry panel is nearly finished. Managed to crack to mirror in the final installation, so got another.... and broke that thinking :how hard can it be to cut this myself?".... so got a third...
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7th August 2014, 06:49 PM
Thread: Mystery Project for Mum's 60th
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what timbers?
I did pick up many of the veneers as a bulk lot - someone selling off their Dad's collection.
the yellow petals are (I think) poplar which has been dyed with tumeric.
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6th August 2014, 07:08 PM
Thread: Mystery Project for Mum's 60th
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final layer of veneer.
I probably should have done something simpler for my foray into veneering. But that's not how I roll.
Glued up the last 2 layers of veneer. Not I just need to sand and scrape it flat, before... -
6th August 2014, 05:35 PM
Thread: Metalworking bandsaws
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so far...
so...
...picking up a cheap metal bandsaw and trying to use it to cut timber is sounding like more hassle than it's worth.
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6th August 2014, 02:26 PM
Thread: Metalworking bandsaws
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Metalworking bandsaws
Hello wise ones.
Knowing nothing of metalworking bandsaws (except that they share the name with woodworking bandsaws), I wonder if the metalworking bandsaws could be used for woodworking. Please... -
24th July 2014, 12:21 AM
Thread: Mystery Project for Mum's 60th
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...continued...
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23rd July 2014, 11:59 PM
Thread: Mystery Project for Mum's 60th
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Finally back into it...
After losing momentum, my wife finally helped me get things back going with this project...
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11th May 2014, 12:06 AM
Thread: Mystery Project for Mum's 60th
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more work on the mystery project.
I made some good progress lately. Attached the back, set the floor, (re)fitted the front panel, smoothed the flared transitions for the shelf, and cut out the insert for the back....
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7th May 2014, 07:40 PM
Thread: Mystery Project for Mum's 60th
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"Is that all?"
Yep. By the time I got there it was all but cleared out. I still think this is a score, though.
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4th May 2014, 05:29 PM
Thread: Mystery Project for Mum's 60th
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As an aside... a gloat.
While up in Glen Innes for work on Friday, I saw a sign for antique cedar furniture for sale. The fella in question is selling off the remnants of his uncle's estate - a former furniture maker and...
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4th May 2014, 05:16 PM
Thread: Mystery Project for Mum's 60th
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progress
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Well, it's turned cold here so the garage door came down as I worked a bit more yesterday.
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25th April 2014, 09:14 PM
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A little more...
Last night I decided to just make a start on the marquetry. This time I thought I'd rather not keep lying on my stomach on the floor, so I commandeered the dining table. Before I knew it 2 or so...
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23rd April 2014, 09:19 PM
Thread: Mystery Project for Mum's 60th
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more of the mystery project...
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23rd April 2014, 08:56 PM
Thread: Mystery Project for Mum's 60th
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dinner?
I did finish making dinner. Forgot to photo that, but it did taste really good.
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23rd April 2014, 05:13 PM
Thread: Where to find veneer tape??
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Question for Arron
I'm intrigued by this. Seems like a really good idea to me. But I'm curious about how you then get the contact off without tearing off fine slivers from the marquetry image.
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22nd April 2014, 01:30 PM
Thread: Mystery Project for Mum's 60th
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brainwave!
For the next part of the project I started learning how to work with veneer.
I pulled out small samples I've collected, and sorted them into colour lots (good thing we cleaned up the spare room so... -
22nd April 2014, 01:14 PM
Thread: Where to find veneer tape??
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Something to consider...
You make interesting points Arron. I will consider my options it seems.
Your "perhaps you don't need it" approach intrigues me. I am running out of places to store the bits & bobs I "needed" but... -
21st April 2014, 09:11 PM
Thread: Where to find veneer tape??
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Peter Scott Young
...I will now.
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21st April 2014, 02:10 PM
Thread: Where to find veneer tape??
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Thanks Alan
Thanks Alan. I'll give them a call tomorrow and report back the answer.
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20th April 2014, 09:14 PM
Thread: Where to find veneer tape??
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Where to find veneer tape??
I know this question has come up before, but I've read the old threads and the links suggested all no longer seem to stock paper veneer tape.
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20th April 2014, 08:08 PM
Thread: Mystery Project for Mum's 60th
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workin', workin'
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Made a little more progress over Friday and Saturday. I still can't get my little grooving plane to play nice so it was... -
13th April 2014, 05:54 PM
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Latest instalment.
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Yesterday I assembled the sides (with only one set of dovetails needing another tweaking), then... -
8th April 2014, 12:39 AM
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Credit for the mirror trick
I meant to mention, the trick with the mirror was taught to me by Ross Annels - Contemporary Furniture Maker in Cooroy (QLD). Nice guy and excellent teacher. :2tsup:
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8th April 2014, 12:37 AM
Thread: Mystery Project for Mum's 60th
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?sliding dovetail?
I did wonder about a sliding dovetail, but it's into red cedar that's only 10mm thick, so I didn't know if that would give enough strength for the tension on the shelf. Also the shelf is ideally...
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Re: Armidale Mens Shed
Thanks Issatree.
I did do a little searching on-line for the contact details for Mens Sheds Inc. I found both a NSW branch office and the national office you mentioned. I've followed some of the... -
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I just wanted to test the waters and see if there is anyone out there who is a current member of, or has had experiences/contact with the Armidale Mens Shed.
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6th April 2014, 07:53 PM
Thread: Mystery Project for Mum's 60th
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more updates
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Here are the rest of the progress shots from recent weeks (mostly yesterday).
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6th April 2014, 07:13 PM
Thread: Mystery Project for Mum's 60th
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Slowly but surely plugging along...
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Been a while since my last update. I finished off the 4th set of dovetails. Credits must go to John Tetreault for offering some inspiration... -
23rd March 2014, 06:22 PM
Thread: Restoration of art Nouveau stand
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what to do about the carvings??
As a carver, my advice is definitely don't go at them with a dremel. They are hard to control, and this is not the piece to learn on.
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23rd March 2014, 06:02 PM
Thread: Mystery Project for Mum's 60th
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project update - third set of dovetails
Apologies for the slow updates. I'm fitting this project in to spare time, and that is a rare commodity lately.
I've completed 2 more sets of dovetails. In the interest of mystery I don't have... -
23rd March 2014, 05:44 PM
Thread: Mystery Project for Mum's 60th
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which timbers
The timbers I'm using are Australian red cedar (the first part of the project, with the dovetails, is this), and Tasmanian myrtle for the rest.
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4th March 2014, 11:44 PM
Thread: Mystery Project for Mum's 60th
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Mystery Project for Mum's 60th
My Mum has just yesterday turned 60. I made Dad a piece of furniture for his 60th (2 years ago), so I wanted to do the same for Mum.
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12th March 2012, 09:44 PM
Thread: Anyone near Armidale??
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What I know so far...
Thanks so far. Might have to pop in to the Folk Museum and say "Hi".
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12th March 2012, 09:04 PM
Thread: Anyone near Armidale??
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Anyone near Armidale??
Hi all. Moved from Sunshine Coast to Armidale about 8 months ago, and there seems to be a real woodwork drought around here. Am really hoping I'm wrong. Does anyone know of any fellow Woodies and/or...
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24th January 2012, 10:08 PM
Thread: Spokeshave
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yes, it surely was a moment of weakness. :) But...
yes, it surely was a moment of weakness. :) But the box was also fun to do.
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24th January 2012, 09:51 PM
Thread: Spokeshave
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Spokeshave
I'm trying to encourage my Dad to renew an interest in woodworking. Sounded to me like a perfect excuse to play with some tool making.
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24th September 2011, 10:07 PM
Thread: Celtic Dragon Lovespoon
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I've not heard of Saffron Heart before. Is it...
I've not heard of Saffron Heart before. Is it called something else? How did it carve? Very curious...
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24th September 2011, 09:59 PM
Thread: JJ - medieval falconer
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Thanks JJF. It's always good to see a work...
Thanks JJF. It's always good to see a work unfurl.
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24th September 2011, 09:32 PM
Thread: What to do in Armidale
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What to do in Armidale
Hi all.
I've just moved to Armidale and am wondering where all the Woodies are?? I was involved in a very active woodworkers guild on the Blackall Range (Sunshine Coast), and would really like to... -
23rd May 2011, 08:33 PM
Thread: on site sawmilling
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Try calling the Blackall Range Woodcrafters and...
Try calling the Blackall Range Woodcrafters and ask them.