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    Hi guys. Well, about 12 months ago that XD...

    Hi guys.

    Well, about 12 months ago that XD Falcon actually found it's way back home into my garage.

    I made an offer to the seller (which he accepted) and once again I was the owner of my very...
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    1981 Falcon XD, 351 V8, 5 speed manual. My first...

    1981 Falcon XD, 351 V8, 5 speed manual. My first car so also the best. The sound..........
    1996 Falcon EF, Futura. Reliable but nothing special.
    1995 Falcon BF, XR6. Also reliable but nothing...
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    Hi Lappa. Great to hear that you are happy...

    Hi Lappa.

    Great to hear that you are happy with the Wixey.

    I still believe it's a very worthwhile upgrade to any thicknesser that uses a scale rule. I'm still happy with mine after several...
  4. Thread: Sheoak Box

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    Sensational. Beautiful combination of timbers...

    Sensational.

    Beautiful combination of timbers with lovely grain and color. Love it.

    Steven.
  5. Thread: Wave Box

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    Awesome, very eye catching. Steven.

    Awesome, very eye catching.

    Steven.
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    Beautiful work there, very interesting design. ...

    Beautiful work there, very interesting design.

    Steven.
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    What 15" thicknesser are you going to fit it to...

    What 15" thicknesser are you going to fit it to bueller?

    I fitted my WR550 to a Carbatec CTJ-381 15" thicknesser. The machine has a planing capacity of 205mm (about 8 inches) and the WR550 easily...
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    A few years ago I fitted the Wixey WR550 to my...

    A few years ago I fitted the Wixey WR550 to my 15" thicknesser and think it is a very worthwhile upgrade.

    It was reasonably easy to fit and calibrate and much better than the standard scale....
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    Beautiful table. Love redgum, one of my...

    Beautiful table.

    Love redgum, one of my favorite Aussie timbers.

    Steven.
  10. I have sent you a PM ernstvq.

    I have sent you a PM ernstvq.
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    Absolutely fantastic result. Beautiful box. ...

    Absolutely fantastic result. Beautiful box.

    Steven.
  12. Thread: Latest box

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    Beautiful timber combination. And beautiful...

    Beautiful timber combination.

    And beautiful timber too!!! Looking good.

    Steven.
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    Thanks Ruddy, At first I was trying to think...

    Thanks Ruddy,

    At first I was trying to think up a way to consistently achieve the tapered chamfer along the top edges with jigs and such (at the router table or with a trimmer) to have pleasing...
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    I checked after reading your post, it seems I was...

    I checked after reading your post, it seems I was a bit misled.

    After taking to the bit with a vernier, It turns out the bit is not 6mm. The shank is 6.35mm (1/4") and the cutter measures 6.20mm....
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    I was given this bit by a friend, It has a 6mm...

    I was given this bit by a friend, It has a 6mm diameter and leaves a excellent finish. Prior to this I just used a 6mm straight bit from Carbi-tool.

    Steven.
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    Hi again. Finally we have the last piece of...

    Hi again.

    Finally we have the last piece of the puzzle, box no 3.

    This one is made from my favorite timber, Walnut. It has a Walnut Burl veneer lid and once again Rock Maple is used for the...
  17. When I bought mine (pretty sure it was circa...

    When I bought mine (pretty sure it was circa 2010), I'm pretty sure it was just over $1000. Not sure if quality has improved since then.

    When it comes time to update, Ill be looking at a Harvey me...
  18. I have owned an MJ2325 for quite a few years now...

    I have owned an MJ2325 for quite a few years now and although it was a big step up from the Ryobi I had before it, there are a few things that let it down.

    This is my experience only, i'm sure...
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    Hi all, Here is the second box in the series...

    Hi all,

    Here is the second box in the series of three.

    This one is made from Tasmanian Blackwood with a Tasmanian Birdseye Myrtle veneer lid insert and Rock Maple stringing, corner splines and...
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    Sensational work, and like others have already...

    Sensational work, and like others have already said, you are being hard on yourself.

    Just make sure you post any future attempts at box making, this effort bodes well for your next show and tell....
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    Thanks TTIT, Got the hinges here,...

    Thanks TTIT,

    Got the hinges here, https://www.veneerinlay.com.au/58-strap-hinges

    If you want top quality hinges, i guess Brusso are the go but these are ok and prices are pretty good too.
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    These have come up beautifully. Lovely walnut. ...

    These have come up beautifully. Lovely walnut.

    I'm with all the comments above regarding the sapwood, looks alright to me. Adds a bit character.

    Steven.
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    Thanks everyone. The veneer was applied...

    Thanks everyone.



    The veneer was applied using a press of sorts. I used MDF as a substrate, then after going through the softening process the two book matched veneers were glued top and bottom...
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    3 Keepsake boxes, 5 timbers.

    Hi all.

    I've taken the lead from ajw and decided to try to make 3 boxes at the same time. Not to see if it would be quicker but in the most part to use up some of the smaller pieces of timber I...
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    Wow... That's exceptional. Beautiful...

    Wow...

    That's exceptional. Beautiful workmanship, no wonder it was well received.

    Steven.
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    Exactly what I was thinking as I was looking...

    Exactly what I was thinking as I was looking through the photos.

    Super neat and clean work everywhere you look, very impressive indeed.

    Steven.
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    Beautiful. Would be proud to be the creator of...

    Beautiful.

    Would be proud to be the creator of that. Very nice.

    Steven.
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    Was just browsing the forum and came across this...

    Was just browsing the forum and came across this very sad news, cant believe it.

    I was not one of the lucky ones who met him in person and only knew Trev through this forum, but his Indian build...
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    Nice work.

    Nice work.
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    This was the temp under my pergola Monday just...

    This was the temp under my pergola Monday just gone, much better today, overcast and around 30deg.
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    That Redgum top has come up beautifully. Lovely...

    That Redgum top has come up beautifully. Lovely grain.

    Steven.
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    Have to agree, the Jacarandah is a standout. ...

    Have to agree, the Jacarandah is a standout.

    Awesome box, I'm making a box out of blackwood at the moment but it's not as nice as this one.

    Steven.
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    Excellent work so far...look forward to more...

    Excellent work so far...look forward to more progress.

    Love walnut, right up there with redgum as a favorite.

    Steven.
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    Yeah, the fence uses a hose that is tapped into...

    Yeah, the fence uses a hose that is tapped into the main line.

    There is a pic in post #64 where you can see the fence hose but you cant really see where it connects to the 100mm line at the back...
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    Hi Peter. I use standard 4" (100mm) hose to...

    Hi Peter.

    I use standard 4" (100mm) hose to connect my dusty to my router table.

    But I must stress I connect my router table directly to my 2hp dusty with 2m of hose with no other tools...
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    Nice router table.

    Nice router table.
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    This is water based, I've never used it so don't...

    This is water based, I've never used it so don't know how it compares to the oil based product.

    Bunnings stock this. Mastertouch Wipe-On Poly | Wipe-On Gloss Or Satin Timber Finish

    I've tried...
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    Hi barri, Yes I do have dust extraction at the...

    Hi barri,

    Yes I do have dust extraction at the fence.

    At the moment it only has 2" hose to the fence. It is a carry over component from my old router table and I had intentions at the time to...
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    Myrtle Picture Frames.

    Hi all.

    Not alot to show, but I thought I would post my afternoon's work.

    I made this matching pair of frames from some nice Tasmanian Myrtle I acquired recently. I tend to make traditional...
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    Thanks for your reply Kuffy. Seems with...

    Thanks for your reply Kuffy.

    Seems with Masters closed, Globak website not opening, and the Minwax Aussie facebook page not replying to enquiries, you may have the last stash available.

    Steven.
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    Hi all. So with all this talk of effective...

    Hi all.

    So with all this talk of effective dust extraction, I thought I would share my experience.

    I have had my router table for a while now and am pretty happy with it's under table...
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    Very nice Kuffy. They look fantastic. How do...

    Very nice Kuffy. They look fantastic.

    How do you find the spray cans of Minwax Poly? And where do you get them?

    Minwax Wipe-on-Poly is one of my favorite finishes and a spray alternative...
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    Beautiful work. That Q-Maple looks awesome. ...

    Beautiful work.

    That Q-Maple looks awesome.

    Steven.
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    Could try these, they only require a 6mm groove...

    Could try these, they only require a 6mm groove routed to into the sides of the lid and base to fit.

    Of course it would depend on how thick the actual sides are on your box.
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    Perhaps check that the blade is square with your...

    Perhaps check that the blade is square with your fence/jig.

    I know you have checked that your fence and jig are square with the mitre slot but the error may be with the blade instead, in any case...
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    Excellent boxes. Always love seeing timber...

    Excellent boxes.

    Always love seeing timber getting re-purposed.

    Steven.
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    The insert should be as level as possible with the table top to avoid the work piece catching as you move it across the cutter.

    Very frustrating having the piece stopping mid cut as it catches...
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    Hi Pete. That is a really impressive first...

    Hi Pete.

    That is a really impressive first effort, I'm not surprised your wife loves it.

    I like the combination of timber you used and the finish looks great too. I may have looked at using...
  49. Thread: Sad News

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    Very sad. I remember the story on BHG, he came...

    Very sad.

    I remember the story on BHG, he came across as being very passionate about his work. I dont watch BHG much, but actually found this story very interesting. A sad loss indeed.

    Steven.
  50. Firstly apologies for the crappy pics. My...

    Firstly apologies for the crappy pics. My computer would not detect the SD card from my camera so I've had to use my phone.

    Feeler guage measured 0.15mm in the center of the #1000 side using my...
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