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How badly out of square are they ??

Are the "4" sides not parallel ??

If they are parallel, why not just give them a light plane to make them better for laminating, then laminate the top...

:( Sucks when automated messages screw up typing, no really way to auto save on the net.

I am watching with interest as I would like to make one out of plexy glass :) so my Nephews can see inside...

A good coating I am not sure, but I put 2 coats of "Cabothane Clear Oil Based" There is a water based version, but as I wanted the toughest protection I chose the oil based.

I should have given it...

Hi Mitch,

Try ringing the people here artia :: Contact us

They will do them, but need to ring to see if they sell retail, if not who the distributor is in your area.

I buy a lot of stuff...

Very Sorry to hear that you are not 100%, hope you get back to normal real soon so you can enjoy this fine hobby :)
In WA metro the Salvage yards are not as good as they used to be :( I hear the...

Barry, Very nice, I love the use of the aluminium channel :) Has given me ideas for other jigs :)

Kat.

Is there any reason that you could not laminate up 2x4's with the "4" sides glued up ? Given that you can buy recycled Jarrah and Pine from demo yards for next to nothing :)

If you want some ideas...

Sorry I have not been back, been in to much pain all week :( hope to get in the car port tomorrow and seal the bowl)

My friends are all arty farty friends who like "art" in many forms, but are...

OK how long is it going to be outside for ? (wondering as you are using treated pine, if it is only outside for a day or two then I would not use treated pine)
Will it have a vise attached all the...

I do not have that problem :( I can justify a use and NEED for every tool I SEE ;)

Kat.

(Looking for a wealthy partner to fund my hobby ;)

The pieces look great :) I love the perpendicular grain, it gives a nice difference to your set :)


Kat.

OK I will leave the plastic coating for the inside of goblets and use Danish Oil on this one (I had to buy Cabbots as the Big Green Shed did not have any Other brands I was after te Feast and Watsons...

Hi all.

I am a newbie to woodworking, having just built a work bench, Today I decided was the day to get the lathe out and turn some wood :) I bought a midi bench top lathe at the Perth wood show...

Sorry mate, I am keeping them. This afternoon I was making a bit of noise with my lathe (and it is very noisy electrically due to the motor drive (it interferes with the radio etc)) The guy I thought...

I second that Greg, from what I can see that is a beautiful cabinet, showcasing the great timber used.

Tony, I think it turned out 100% better than it would have if you used radiata pine :)
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WOW, someone really sat down and worked it out. I try to make customers understand, but they just complain and think they can get it done cheaper by someone else. :(

I used to charge a flat rate...

Welcome Mr Jones,

You are asking the $42 question (the answer to everything) ;)

It is very hard to quote, it depends on what you are doing etc. In my line of work, security / cctv etc. small...

Hi Tea Lady,

I have an advantage of working in my carport, I can get a lathe with a bed length up to around 3m :) Only problem would be lack of power and no where to store it ;) (is why I bought a...

If left they can migrate now they have been majorly disturbed ;) Some would say some sort of insecticide, me being rather narcissistic (so the psychs recon ;) would place the wood near a big black...

WOW very nice, I love square edge and bowls with complex curves :)

Kat.

Had a great think happen today, one of the neighbours came up to me and asked if I could do him a favour, as I had tools (and he eyed my bench I am finishing) he told me (as old single people tend to...

Apart from the Drawer unit, which is part of the bench ;)

I know why others fail at this, IT IS HARD to not be able to use it after all the hard work (Most benches are a lot HARDER to construct...

I think I will just turn some from scrap Jarrah :) then I can make them how I want them ;)


The Veritas stuff I want are bench studs and a surface vise :) Veritas Tools - Workbench Accessories -...

Hi Hermit,

I am looking forward to it :) I gave the bench a second coat on the top and side after a 240 grit light sand :)

I have medical appointments tomorrow :(

Friday I am looking at...

All my family lives close, plus being self employed all my customers are here (I work direct to a few customers, one for just under 20 years, left apprenticeship with them then subcontracted to...

Thanks, I thought I was going mad lol

The point I was making is that some importers based over east are not realising that the resellers are not doing the products justice. I feel some of the...

Hi all,

I know that one supplier can not stop everything..... sadly :(

I have been told that the best finish for wood products for food (eg goblets and egg cups etc) is Rustin's Plastic...

Thanks Hermit,

I am really enjoying woodworking :) I am developing a list of projects already ;) (next major is probably a wood rack to store my timber to be recycled :)

Kat.

Hi all,

I have had fun today i gave the bench a great sand today :) then I gave it a coat of varnish. I will give it a light sand and re varnish the top :)

Here are the photos from today:) I...

Christos is very right, I found 4 small nails that I thought had been removed, it was just they had lost their heads above the wood, may have been punched under the surface.

Carba-tec sell a metal...

Thanks guys :B

John, the ramp is only sitting there so I can shut the door, I do not want it to live outside in the elements ;)

I have enjoyed the build so far, I will enjoy using it when I am...

Hi Steve,

Looking great :)

I had to use a router and sled to level my bench, I do not own a thickneser :( I am looking at buying one as I am thinking of making a lot of stuff from recycled...

OK BIG progress today.

I have finished the drawers, they now have handles :)

I have cut 130mm off the width of the top :( It now fits through the door way :)

I need to sand the bench all...

I never really got into radio, I have done a lot of RF work with tv transmitters and community radio. I preferred Security and CCTV etc. I like how an antenna with no coax can interfere with her TV...

:( I have finished the drawers, built a quick ramp (for the 65mm step into my store room) loaded up the drawers :) wheeled it into the store room..... NEARLY:no::no:

When I designed the bench I...

Hmmm well I forgot I am making the drawers out of 9mm MDF, so no biscuits (they are 4mm and you need 4 mm each side :( So I am gluing and screwing (using 6g 5/8" cs screws with a 2mm pilot hole)...

I know this one VERY well :(

I used to have a 20' Insulated sea container for an electronics workshop. It was fitted out for electronics R&D work, repairs etc. It was meant to be mounted on the...

Yes very true :)

I got to use my bench today :D:D I achieved a fair bit today :) I have made the frame to hold the drawers, cut the bottom left drawer sides, still have to cut the bottom once I...

Thanks, I love using other peoples JUNK to make useful things :)
I am actually thinking of designing and building furniture out of recycled timber as a hobby, I think there is a market with the eco...

OK today was a no work day, I had to go visit my gran in hospital and picked up some stuff to make the drawers (runners and wood) I still need to get some more screws as I am going to screw into the...

Thanks, I hope it does too, I have been off for 4 months now :(

I love pottering around with wood :)

Kat.

John, I am just off work waiting for surgery, so I have plenty of time on my hands :)

I am sure yours is coming along nicely :)

Kat.

Hmmmm There were pics :(

They must have fallen off (I uploaded and forgot to submit the reply, went to dinner and then came back and submitted, seems it does not like that ;)


HERE THEY ARE ;)...

:D:D:D:D I have finished the top including the sacrificial surface, bolted the top to the front rail and mounted the vice :)

I now have the back to bolt down, I need to make some buttons.

Seal...

It is as I have used the router with a 25mm bit to remove 5mm and 2mm of surface on the entire bench, the 5mm was in two passes and the 2mm was in one pass, the 5mm was on Friday afternoon, the 2mm...

I agree with all the ideas of Talking to neighbours. I actually had one come over thisafternoon when I had finished to see what I was making lol. He had no problem with the noise and said it was not...

That was not my intention of what I wrote, I meant that I will keep going the way I am. I work a few hours a day on woodwork, less noise than the shire allow for and no noisy Sunday work, and no one...

What do you mean ? I do not follow the ex-gov employee ??

Kat.

Kewl, I will just keep going and work when I feel like it (the cold is limiting my hours atm) and wait for any complaints. I think if any one has a problem they would let me know, I am always able to...

Hi all,

Does anyone here use a Drill Doctor ? I have the 500x, it is about 2 years old now, I bought it to re sharpen 2 drill bits that get a hammering (1/4" and 3/8") I install a lot of security...