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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.

    Things aren't over and done with yet. Another fours years of blood...
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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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    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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    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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    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.
  6. Strobe effect from LEDs. If LEDs are run from...

    Strobe effect from LEDs.
    If LEDs are run from 12vdc they will not strobe.
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    Magic.

    Magic.
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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.

    I know it's not a tool box but it works for me.
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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...
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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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    Plus one on the brass filings.

    Plus one on the brass filings.
  12. 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.
  13. Thread: farm truck

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    They look grand.

    They look grand.
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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.

    Work out what when wrong, file it in the grey matter and don't repeat it. It's the old teacher.
  15. Thread: More Racing

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    Very effective. LOVE THEM.

    Very effective. LOVE THEM.
  16. 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.

    I have Ethernet over power to my shed. Wonderful for...
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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...
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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...
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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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    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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    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.
    John
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    Nice work from the off cut bin.

    Nice work from the off cut bin.
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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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    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
  25. Thread: Dolls house

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    Finished

    Painted and ready for birthday girl
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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.
    Left over scraps from under the bench and $13 for glass and mirrors. I think the intended owner was expecting...
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    Thanks guys Derek I realise that it is...

    Thanks guys
    Derek
    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...
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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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    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...
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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.
    John
  31. 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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    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.
  33. 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
    Regards John.
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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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    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...
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    Lee Valley have a drawing....

    Lee Valley have a drawing.
    http://www.leevalley.com/en/html/16j4010k.pdf
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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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    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.

    Keep the toes out of the water. Remember, it...
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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.

    Whereabouts in Western Brisbane are you, if you don't mind me asking. I'm in Sadliers Crossing, an...
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    What to do with a Stanley 10 1/2

    Gents
    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...
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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...
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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...
  43. 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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    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 ! '
  45. If they still sound good then keep them. ...

    If they still sound good then keep them.

    Generally they don't wear out.
  46. 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...
  47. 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.
    But.. If you...
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    See this pdf for some good info on external...

    See this pdf for some good info on external cladding.
    http://www.timber.org.au/resources/Revised%20Datafile%20FP1%2072dpi_0.pdf
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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".

    Great job!!!
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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
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