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I have a full time job so, i have my dad on the job pretty much, he is retired. I have my contacts in the building industry asking around for me, i think my luck will be in the job agencies. I have...

Thanks for the info, i am working up to to talking to tafe, i am trying the avenues such as Group Training Australia(Brisbane) i have an interview with them tomorrow. If i dont succed there, i will...

Lol, can you tell me the shortened version? and explain to me all about it. When i joined up, i punched in heaps of posts but no one responded, so i got bored

Hmm I really am having trouble following this thread, but i think if were in the situation, i would just say that its a secret. I dunno. I have been away for a while what is this new points system u...

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My name is Simon and, i am a young woodworking enthusiast. I have been trying hard to get an apprenticeship in carpentry, but have not had any success. I am based in the Brisbane...

Thanks for the info

i will check out trade tools or somewhere like that. Where do you recommend? Cheers about the info about the welding i will do some reading first. i love working with timber....

Well okies maybe steel is more sturdy than timber for making brackets. Question though. I am 19, and i have only ever been taught to work with timber. I am thinking about buying a small bandsaw...

Where are you based violin crafts man? My violin needs a touch up and i wont allow anyone but the best to touch it. It is very old built in the 1820s

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Thanks for the comments. not too many people have looked at my work :( I have another pic here. My next project is to build an internal shelving for my sister, this will be nothing special,...

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I finally got the pics up :D I finished this the day before my sisters birthday! They were very happy with it.

Tell me what you think:D

I like the steel trolley base, very sturdy. But i think that the timber one, with the right finish will be just as good but will look a million times better :P I think i am biased though this being...

Thanks for the recipes they look like the ones similar to what i have used :D I am going to set up my brew area and gather ingrediants and the next week or so. Ill let you know how it turns out.
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Hey i was wondering if anyone had a good recipe for making non achoholic ginger beer, the traditional way (feeding the bug) Went to the local home brew store and they only have the new way of making...

Thats really gotta hurt!!!

I once put a pitch fork through my bare foot (i always wear steel caps from now on) Seriously what do i need to do to win that trophy :P Oh i spilt boiling oil over my...

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I found out that the timber that they refer to as "hardwood" comes from a species called "swamp gum" and is pretty crap compared to other hardwood species. Like i said earlier most harwares...

I am led to believe that most pine is now taken from plantations. This being the most popular timber for us backyard builders and the building industry that uses a S..t load for framing. Pine is a...

First of all, dont knock the pasty faced timber yard lackey. You gotta remember that most people in the brisbane region that buy timber are the tradesman or construction companies. They mostly use...

I was cutting some plastic up and managed to cut my hand with the rusty stanley knife doeasnt sound bad? It friggin hit bone!!

Simmo the goof :p

Good luck trying to remove it. I dont think any chemical would successfully remove it. The easiest option would be to make a "false floor" over the bottom. pretty much just take the measurements...

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not that i am complaining, i have just built a coffee table for my sisters birthday (She & her hubby couldnt afford a decent one) and i am in the process of staining it. If anyone is...

Hey Fellas

Your lucky to have your own shed!! i live with my parents and my shed consists of a 1m by .5m tool box ( i keep my chisels and drill and stuff) and two saw horses.

Simmo

Hey Guys

You can get the clock & barometers from any ships chandlery they have chrome/brass & Stainless Steel (Mmmm Stainless)
http://www.glascraftmarine.com.au/

Ask them for info (email)...

Hey Guys

You can get the clock & barometers from any ships chandlery they have chrome/brass & Stainless Steel (Mmmm Stainless)
http://www.glascraftmarine.com.au/

Ask them for info (email):)