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13th August 2017, 02:05 PM
Thread: The long build
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Thank you guys. I totally agree with woodwork...
Thank you guys. I totally agree with woodwork being a cathartic past time. It was very difficult being on the bench for so long.
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12th August 2017, 11:44 PM
Thread: The long build
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Fast forward eight months. Chemo is done and...
Fast forward eight months. Chemo is done and dusted. Hands work again. Still off the smokes. My taste for coffee is coming back. Still haven't had a drink. Did I mention that alcohol tasted crap as...
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12th August 2017, 11:20 PM
Thread: The long build
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So I started by laminating some crapiata to make...
So I started by laminating some crapiata to make the boilers. 10 pieces and each piece is numbered as it comes off the piece of board. Glued together to maintain matching grain as much as possible....
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12th August 2017, 11:06 PM
Thread: The long build
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The long build
At this time last year I built a wooden train for the daughter of a friend. It was a difficult build since I was having a few tummy troubles at the time. Well I know a few others with little ones on...
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29th October 2016, 11:59 PM
Thread: TV: Ink Master
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Apparently I have some Tatts inside my bowel...
Apparently I have some Tatts inside my bowel showing where the greeblies are. Unless they got taken out by the surgery.
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28th March 2016, 09:02 PM
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Strobe effect from LEDs. If LEDs are run from...
Strobe effect from LEDs.
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3rd August 2015, 11:15 PM
Thread: Birth day present
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Magic.
Magic.
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3rd August 2015, 11:12 PM
Thread: In search of the perfect tool box
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I generally throw everything in a bag then pack a...
I generally throw everything in a bag then pack a "work mate" as well.
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6th July 2015, 08:53 PM
Thread: Mathieson Jointer
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Thanks D.W. I also found a photo which sort of...
Thanks D.W.
I also found a photo which sort of indicated that there were open handles. Wedge fits fine. The iron is quite good at the business end so should take a good edge. I did intend to... -
5th July 2015, 10:55 PM
Thread: Mathieson Jointer
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Mathieson Jointer
I have been gifted a 17" Mathieson jointer. From photos I have been able to find it appears as though the closed handle has been broken and replaced with an open handle. There is a crack/chip on the...
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20th June 2015, 10:32 PM
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Plus one on the brass filings.
Plus one on the brass filings.
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20th June 2015, 10:14 PM
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Shellac if you don't mind a bit of colour. Water...
Shellac if you don't mind a bit of colour. Water based poly seals ok, is quick and doesn't smell as much.
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15th June 2015, 09:50 PM
Thread: farm truck
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They look grand.
They look grand.
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13th June 2015, 10:26 PM
Thread: Shelves and mistakes
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No laughs, no giggles. Just a yup, yup, yup. It...
No laughs, no giggles. Just a yup, yup, yup. It happens.
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10th June 2015, 06:56 PM
Thread: More Racing
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Very effective. LOVE THEM.
Very effective. LOVE THEM.
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10th June 2015, 06:33 PM
Thread: Girl cave
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Jane Have you thought about running Ethernet to...
Jane
Have you thought about running Ethernet to the shed as well? Not in the same conduit. I don't know if you can run it in the same pit.
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7th June 2015, 10:33 PM
Thread: Rolling Shop Cabinets - Height?
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Hi Yvan Your shed is basically the same size as...
Hi Yvan
Your shed is basically the same size as mine. I have 4 x 3.2. I have placed my work bench on the long wall with cupboards down the full length of the short walls. On one cupboard I have a... -
7th June 2015, 12:34 AM
Thread: Dolls cradle
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Thanks guys. Dallas - I'm using 45% poly, 45%...
Thanks guys.
Dallas - I'm using 45% poly, 45% turps, 10% BLO. Wipe on very thin, leave 5 minutes then wipe off. Light sand with 800 grit wet and dry between coats. The finish builds very slowly... -
6th June 2015, 04:04 PM
Thread: Dolls cradle
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Assembled with first coat. Only another 5 to go.
Assembled with first coat. Only another 5 to go.
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5th June 2015, 11:30 PM
Thread: Dolls cradle
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Dolls cradle
I was invited to two year old's birthday so after asking SWBO for ideas (I have done enough dolls houses lately) it was down to the shed to design a dolls cradle. I had a rough idea of the style but...
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5th June 2015, 11:17 PM
Thread: Next Secret project?
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I came to post about my latest humble project...
I came to post about my latest humble project (dolls cradle) and was blown away by this thread. Magnificent work. I will post anyway. We have to cater to all levels of skill.
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18th April 2015, 09:24 PM
Thread: The Scrap Bin
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Nice work from the off cut bin.
Nice work from the off cut bin.
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7th April 2015, 11:30 PM
Thread: How Many Mistakes........
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I don't make mistakes. Where I come from they are...
I don't make mistakes. Where I come from they are called "blues". I make plenty of blues.
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17th February 2015, 10:40 PM
Thread: For the Grandkids
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Spoiling the grandkids. It's hard work but when...
Spoiling the grandkids.
It's hard work but when there are blokes like you, it looks easy. :2thumbsup -
30th January 2015, 02:47 PM
Thread: Dolls house
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Finished
Painted and ready for birthday girl
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30th January 2015, 02:37 PM
Thread: Doll Display Case
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Doll Display Case
It's not really a toy but I still think it qualifies for this section of the forum.
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28th January 2015, 08:16 PM
Thread: New "old" plane
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Thanks guys Derek I realise that it is...
Thanks guys
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I realise that it is collectable, but I'm not one for having a tool and not using it. The alternative is to keep it inside but then they become dust collectors. Not that things in... -
27th January 2015, 11:22 PM
Thread: New "old" plane
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Supplementary question
The sweetheart cutters seem to be hard (expensive) to come by. Would people recommend putting the sweetheart away and sourcing a later (cheaper) cutter to use?
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27th January 2015, 10:55 PM
Thread: New "old" plane
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New "old" plane
Hi guys
I picked up a sweetheart No 2 on US eBay. It got delivered this afternoon. The seller pointed out that there was a piece missing from the knob. I intended to turn another (after watching... -
26th January 2015, 01:29 AM
Thread: Where to find 'bendy' plywood
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Bunnings have 3mm BC ply 1200 x 810 for $9. I...
Bunnings have 3mm BC ply 1200 x 810 for $9. I tried to break a small piece to put it in the bin this afternoon and it bent to probably 100mm radius before it broke.
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23rd January 2015, 08:15 PM
Thread: Dolls house
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Dolls house
Great niece has her second birthday coming up. I offered to build a dolls house. Her mum requested a balcony, so balcony it is. Toyed with the idea of doing a full fit out but decided to let the...
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4th December 2014, 11:09 PM
Thread: First turning in 45 years
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First turning in 45 years
I bought a second hand mini lathe from this forum a few weeks back. Eventually got to fire it up on the weekend for my first attempt at turning for 45 years. Cheap pine laminated together.
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3rd December 2014, 11:02 PM
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Try Patrick's blood and gore. Go to the bottom of...
Try Patrick's blood and gore. Go to the bottom of the page to select different plane numbers.
http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan0a.html
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7th October 2014, 09:11 PM
Thread: Aldi chisels
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I bought two sets. One for me and one for the guy...
I bought two sets. One for me and one for the guy next door who uses plane irons as chisels. Now if I can convince him that it really is better to use a plane with a handle than one without...
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28th September 2014, 09:46 PM
Thread: What to do with a Stanley 10 1/2
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After a few PMs I met with IanW this afternoon in...
After a few PMs I met with IanW this afternoon in his fascinating workshop.
He had graciously offered to turn a new knob for the 10 1/2. True to his word he turned a beautiful rosewood knob for the... -
12th September 2014, 07:39 PM
Thread: First attempt at a tote
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Lee Valley have a drawing....
Lee Valley have a drawing.
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12th September 2014, 07:20 PM
Thread: First attempt at a tote
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First attempt at a tote
I picked up an old #6 a few weeks back. Horn was broken off the tote so I rummaged through my off cuts and found a bit of hardwood from my new garage floor. Finished in poly, blo and turps. Feels...
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1st September 2014, 09:47 PM
Thread: What to do with a Stanley 10 1/2
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Ian Again, many thanks for the offer. I...
Ian
Again, many thanks for the offer.
I picked up a 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the same trip. I have plenty to clean up before I need to tackle the 10 1/2.
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1st September 2014, 07:03 PM
Thread: What to do with a Stanley 10 1/2
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Thanks for the offer Ian. The knob is 46mm high...
Thanks for the offer Ian.
The knob is 46mm high and 41mm at the widest point of the balloon.
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31st August 2014, 05:59 PM
Thread: What to do with a Stanley 10 1/2
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What to do with a Stanley 10 1/2
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I was visiting during the week and saw someone using/abusing an old plane. I convinced them that it should be restored or at least cleaned up. It is marked No 10 1/2 in front of the tote but... -
8th August 2014, 08:21 PM
Thread: Finish for radiogram
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Thanks Bob After cleaning up I decided it wasn't...
Thanks Bob
After cleaning up I decided it wasn't that bad to actually strip it at this stage. A good wipe down and a liberal coat of carnauba wax got it into reasonable shape. The control panel... -
5th August 2014, 10:11 PM
Thread: Finish for radiogram
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Finish for radiogram
Hi all
I am refurbishing a 1960's Kriesler radiogram. Innards aren't the problem.
The finish is a matt (worn) or original semi-gloss. Other units I have seen had a piano type finish but not this... -
17th February 2011, 09:51 PM
Thread: Old Charlie
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Old Charlie
Charley, a new employee at Bunnings, just couldn't seem to get to work on time. Every day he was 5, 10, 15 minutes late. But he was a good worker, really tidy, clean-shaven, sharp-minded and a real...
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6th October 2010, 09:53 PM
Thread: Not enough money in the world
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My feet started to sweat just watching it. I...
My feet started to sweat just watching it.
I sent it an old PMG / Telecom tech.
His reply 'Ah 6" feeder with tuning slugs.......... memories ! ' -
1st October 2010, 11:27 PM
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If they still sound good then keep them. ...
If they still sound good then keep them.
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9th August 2010, 10:36 PM
Thread: World Cup
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World Cup
After Nigeria was eliminated from the recent soccer world cup, the Nigerian goalkeeper apologised and then personally offered to refund all the expenses of fans who travelled to South Africa. He...
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7th July 2010, 11:09 PM
Thread: Plywood
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Plywood comes in grades A, B, C, D where A is...
Plywood comes in grades A, B, C, D where A is high quality down to D which can have surface defects.
Structural ply is normally CD. The C side can have defects which are filled.
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6th July 2010, 10:25 PM
Thread: Fitting Weatherboards "How to"
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See this pdf for some good info on external...
See this pdf for some good info on external cladding.
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6th July 2010, 10:15 PM
Thread: New workshop!
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Now I'm sorry I asked. I think I have "View...
Now I'm sorry I asked. I think I have "View jealousy".
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6th July 2010, 08:36 PM
Thread: New workshop!
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Malcolm It seems my post was dropped in the...
Malcolm
It seems my post was dropped in the "Great Meltdown", and your reply with pix of the house and the view as well.
Can you repost please.
john