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14th January 2019, 10:03 PM
Thread: Kreg Bench top router table
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Hi Dallas, Yes that's the beast I am looking...
Hi Dallas,
Yes that's the beast I am looking at. Its size is what got me looking at it. But if its triton router that's needed I might be stretching the friendship with the powers that be at home. -
12th January 2019, 05:19 PM
Thread: Kreg Bench top router table
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Kreg Bench top router table
I'm currently looking at upgrading a few of my tools and the Kreg bench top router table has caught my eye. I currently using the triton 2000 series table top on the work centre and the kreg looks a...
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29th March 2017, 09:01 PM
Thread: Armadillo Face Shield impressions
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Great thread with some good information. I am in...
Great thread with some good information. I am in need of a new face shield and I will have to check one of these out.
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27th March 2017, 09:24 PM
Thread: Push handle tools
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Very nice Neil. And yeah the grain looks really...
Very nice Neil. And yeah the grain looks really nice mate.
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11th February 2017, 01:08 PM
Thread: History of 'APRONS'
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Great read and thanks for sharing. Bought back a...
Great read and thanks for sharing. Bought back a few memories from living with my grandparents. :2tsup:
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11th February 2017, 12:59 PM
Thread: Who covers their machines and why
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Generally throw a few old towels/ sheets over my...
Generally throw a few old towels/ sheets over my machines. I get a fair amount humidity here during the summer time as I learned that anything left on peg boards or uncovered will slowly develop a...
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11th February 2017, 12:50 PM
Thread: Tormek SVD-186 and TTS-100 query
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It'll be the the best thing you can buy to keep...
It'll be the the best thing you can buy to keep your tools sharp. Its accurate and the system works.
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They look great Willy. Awesome team effort...
They look great Willy. Awesome team effort there.:2tsup:
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25th January 2017, 09:37 PM
Thread: What timber is it
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Can you post a pic of it perhaps showing the...
Can you post a pic of it perhaps showing the colour and grain may be able give some of our timber gurus something to run with and help you out.
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25th January 2017, 02:46 PM
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I agree with Gary then you've got access to a...
I agree with Gary then you've got access to a supply of timber, your supporting your local club and you might pick up a few hints and tips along the way.
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24th January 2017, 09:39 PM
Thread: NSW Rosewood Bowl
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Very nice Pat. I love the shape you've done an...
Very nice Pat. I love the shape you've done an awesome job.:2tsup:
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20th January 2017, 04:20 PM
Thread: Kid sized face sheilds
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Hi Joel, I bought the Protector brand from...
Hi Joel,
I bought the Protector brand from Bunnings for my eldest son when he started to venture into the shed. Its the green version and it fits him quite well. He was 8 when we bought it and is... -
20th January 2017, 03:38 PM
Thread: lancewood vase
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Great wirk Hughie. Looks real nice.:2tsup:
Great wirk Hughie. Looks real nice.:2tsup:
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8th November 2016, 08:50 PM
Thread: Busy times in Willy!s Workshp
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Looks good there Willy. Awesome work mate.
Looks good there Willy. Awesome work mate.
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22nd September 2016, 09:42 PM
Thread: What knot to do
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Very nice Allan. They look great. amazing grain...
Very nice Allan. They look great. amazing grain and colours, what finish did you use?
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6th September 2016, 09:31 PM
Thread: Delivery from Mapleman
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Pure gold. Made my day. :U
Pure gold. Made my day. :U
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28th August 2016, 10:54 AM
Thread: The gift of the gift
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Awesome thread. It just shows that one good turn...
Awesome thread. It just shows that one good turn deserves another. No pun intended
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22nd August 2016, 10:55 AM
Thread: Ipswich woodcrafts club open day
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Ipswich woodcrafts club open day
The Ipswich woodcrafts club is holding their annual open day the 03 Sep 16. We are located the corner of Mihi and Swan street Brassall. The day runs from 9-3pm we've got demonstrations, craft sales,...
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20th July 2016, 09:20 PM
Thread: Silky Oak Bowl
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Like your work. Nice finish:2tsup:. Looks good
Like your work. Nice finish:2tsup:. Looks good
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7th July 2016, 07:50 PM
Thread: Mini lidded box
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Very nice Jim. I like it.
Very nice Jim. I like it.
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31st May 2016, 09:31 PM
Thread: Sheppach TiGer 2000S and Tormec Jigs
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Like Jim said. Spend the extra dollars and buy...
Like Jim said. Spend the extra dollars and buy the best. I was using the tiger 2000 and a few Tormek jigs until recently. I bought the T4 at the brissie wood show. I thought I had sharp tools until I...
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24th May 2016, 08:23 PM
Thread: Takes the fun out of it !
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What's the bet they market them as hand made as...
What's the bet they market them as hand made as well.
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23rd May 2016, 07:45 PM
Thread: lidded olive bowl
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Looks great Ted.. Really nice finish as...
Looks great Ted.. Really nice finish as well.:2tsup:
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15th March 2016, 09:38 PM
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Having young kids in and out of the shed I ended...
Having young kids in and out of the shed I ended up buying a king chrome tool chest. I can lock it and keep little fingers away from sharp edges. Best thing is I can just open up the drawers and all...
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6th March 2016, 09:02 PM
Thread: My Roughing Gouge Grind
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Great concept Brendan. Defiantly something to...
Great concept Brendan. Defiantly something to consider next time I'm in front of the grinder.
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29th February 2016, 09:49 PM
Thread: 3 little bowls
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Mate, I like them. Very nice.
Mate, I like them. Very nice.
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Fantastic design and the grain is amazing. Very...
Fantastic design and the grain is amazing. Very nice:2tsup::2tsup:
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1st January 2016, 09:27 PM
Thread: Long stemmed Banksia nut goblets
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Looks amazing there joe. :2tsup:
Looks amazing there joe. :2tsup:
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23rd December 2015, 09:47 PM
Thread: No point waiting for a rainy day
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Awesome work Gab. Love the coffe tamper. :2tsup:
Awesome work Gab. Love the coffe tamper. :2tsup:
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24th November 2015, 09:47 PM
Thread: NG Rosewood Bowl
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Hi Christos. mate I like it. I think you've...
Hi Christos.
mate I like it. I think you've done a good job. As woodies, we're self critical because we made it and we know where our faults are. I'm the same when I turn things up. I get people... -
22nd November 2015, 09:16 PM
Thread: Bowl From Long Dead Tree
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Hi Christos. It looks great. Came up looking...
Hi Christos. It looks great. Came up looking really nice.
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10th November 2015, 09:29 PM
Thread: Having Fun
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Awesome work there wheelin. Looks fantastic...
Awesome work there wheelin. Looks fantastic .:2tsup:
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Yep what Dave said. It looks great.
Yep what Dave said. It looks great.
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30th August 2015, 09:35 PM
Thread: Redgum platter
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Nice work Faulko, looks grest.
Nice work Faulko, looks grest.
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19th August 2015, 03:02 PM
Thread: What a great mate
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You got to be happy with that Col. Nice score,...
You got to be happy with that Col. Nice score, green eyed monster happening here. :U
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19th July 2015, 08:33 PM
Thread: platter with coloured rim
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Looks good there smife. Came up well, be a bit...
Looks good there smife. Came up well, be a bit cool your way for too much shed time of late. Been cool enough here as well but nothing like you guys have copped.
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8th June 2015, 05:52 PM
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Bugger, hell of a drive for me to get there. Dam...
Bugger, hell of a drive for me to get there. Dam good score guys. Have fun using it.
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8th June 2015, 05:44 PM
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I bought my Sorby set 3 years ago. I was just...
I bought my Sorby set 3 years ago. I was just getting into turning and had spent a lot of time researching tools and prices. I nearly bought a set of hamlet from carbatec. They had their 5 tool set...
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4th May 2015, 10:16 AM
Thread: How to make wooden bowls...
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Kinda takes the fun out of it all doesn't?
Kinda takes the fun out of it all doesn't?
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30th April 2015, 01:04 PM
Thread: Technatool Nova 3000 Drive belt
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Yep I think they will be. I ordered a replacement...
Yep I think they will be. I ordered a replacement belt for my nova 1624 a while back $42 from carbatec.
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30th April 2015, 01:00 PM
Thread: Sneak Peek
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Looks awesome there moby. Very nice. :2tsup:
Looks awesome there moby. Very nice. :2tsup:
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28th April 2015, 02:13 PM
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Looks great there Danny, very nice:2tsup:
Looks great there Danny, very nice:2tsup:
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22nd April 2015, 09:34 PM
Thread: New Member
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G'day terry and welcome to the forum. Tonnes of...
G'day terry and welcome to the forum. Tonnes of advice in here mate and lots of folks with lots of real good advice. Sounds like you've got decent setup going there. As for sharpening have you looked...
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22nd April 2015, 09:23 PM
Thread: balusters and posts
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Nice work Chuck, looks great:2tsup:
Nice work Chuck, looks great:2tsup:
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Hi elderly, they look amazing there mate. Love...
Hi elderly, they look amazing there mate. Love your work.:2tsup:
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4th April 2015, 04:51 PM
Thread: Odd Couple
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G'day Frank, mate the I like what you have...
G'day Frank,
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1st April 2015, 09:15 PM
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Nice work there Danny looks good. It's all about...
Nice work there Danny looks good. It's all about having a go.
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1st April 2015, 09:04 PM
Thread: Penny Leaf Bowl
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Fantastic piece of work there Neil, looks amazing.
Fantastic piece of work there Neil, looks amazing.
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1st April 2015, 03:56 PM
Thread: Tea/coffee scoops.
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Hi Phil, they look great. Should definitely have...
Hi Phil, they look great. Should definitely have a go myself. Thanks for posting.
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1st April 2015, 03:50 PM
Thread: "Quality" lathes?
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Hey Oddy i own a nova 1624 lathe and while...
Hey Oddy
i own a nova 1624 lathe and while it's a good lathe, it's not a vicmarc. I've had mine for just under 3 years and I had a problem with the spindle slipping out of alignment with the...